1987 Citroen Visa vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1987 Citroen Visa is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 2,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 718 kg more than 1987 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Jaguar 240 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Jaguar 240. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Jaguar 240 (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen Visa | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
Model | Visa | 240 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 2482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 54 L |