1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1996 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1996 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 10 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Rasheen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (56 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 360 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.
Because 1996 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Nissan Rasheen (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Rasheen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1996 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Visa | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
