1988 Citroen Visa vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1988 Citroen Visa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 652 cc (2 cylinders), 1988 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen Visa weights approximately 182 kg more than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Mitsubishi Minica 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 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. 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, 1988 Citroen Visa (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Visa | 1981 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Visa | Minica |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2060 mm |
