1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1996 Rover 200
To start off, 1996 Rover 200 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 1,579 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 200 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1986 Citroen Visa (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Citroen Visa | 1996 Rover 200 | |
Make | Citroen | Rover |
Model | Visa | 200 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |