1987 Citroen Visa vs. 1981 Triumph Acclaim
To start off, 1987 Citroen Visa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Triumph Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Triumph Acclaim would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Triumph Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Triumph Acclaim (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Triumph Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Triumph Acclaim weights approximately 88 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.
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, 1981 Triumph Acclaim (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Triumph Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Visa | 1981 Triumph Acclaim | |
| Make | Citroen | Triumph |
| Model | Visa | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2330 mm |
