1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1997 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 1997 Subaru Impreza is newer by 11 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Subaru Impreza (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (56 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 205 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 1997 Subaru Impreza 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, 1997 Subaru Impreza 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, 1997 Subaru Impreza (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1997 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | Visa | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 60 mm |
| 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 | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
