1986 Citroen Visa vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 25 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (56 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa.

Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Citroen Visa 2011 Subaru Legacy
Make Citroen Subaru
Model Visa Legacy
Year Released 1986 2011
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1124 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 56 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 80 Nm 349 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 3700 mm 4735 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1821 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1506 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2751 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 70 L


 

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