1986 Citroen Visa vs. 2010 Kia Sorento

To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 24 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 625 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 2010 Kia Sorento 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, 2010 Kia Sorento 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, 2010 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Citroen Visa 2010 Kia Sorento
Make Citroen Kia
Model Visa Sorento
Year Released 1986 2010
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1579 cc 2497 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 106 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 134 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 91 mm
Engine Stroke Size 73 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 17.7:1
Top Speed 175 km/hour 168 km/hour
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 890 kg 1515 kg
Vehicle Length 3710 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2720 mm


 

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