1986 Citroen Visa vs. 2007 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2007 Tata Sumo is newer by 21 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Tata Sumo. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Sumo weights approximately 990 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Because 2007 Tata Sumo 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, 2007 Tata Sumo 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, 1986 Citroen Visa (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Sumo. (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 2007 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Citroen | Tata |
| Model | Visa | Sumo |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
