1987 Citroen Visa vs. 1995 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Jaguar XJS (220 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1008 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 1995 Jaguar XJS 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 1995 Jaguar XJS. 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, 1995 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Visa | 1995 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | Visa | XJS |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 90 L |
