1988 Citroen Visa vs. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1988 Citroen Visa is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (124 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 1068 kg more than 1988 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1946 Jaguar Mark IV 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 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1946 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Visa | 1946 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | Visa | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3060 mm |
