1986 Citroen Visa vs. 2011 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2011 Tata Indigo 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 1,579 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Indigo weights approximately 250 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 2011 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Citroen | Tata |
| Model | Visa | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
