1988 Citroen Visa vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1988 Citroen Visa is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Subaru Leone (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Subaru Leone weights approximately 133 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.
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, 1975 Subaru Leone (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Visa. 1975 Subaru Leone has automatic transmission and 1988 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1988 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Subaru Leone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Visa | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | Visa | Leone |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |
