1987 Citroen Visa vs. 1999 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1999 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 12 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Suzuki Vitara (77 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 268 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 1999 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Vitara 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, 1999 Suzuki Vitara (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Suzuki Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Visa | 1999 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | Visa | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 42 L |
