1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1997 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1997 Toyota RAV4 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota RAV4 (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 410 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 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 (173 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1997 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Visa | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
