1988 Citroen Visa vs. 1980 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1988 Citroen Visa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 GMC Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1508 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 1980 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 GMC Suburban 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, 1980 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Visa. 1980 GMC Suburban 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. 1980 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Visa | 1980 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Citroen | GMC |
| Model | Visa | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 2230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3300 mm |
