1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 245 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Visa | Carina |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
