1988 Citroen Visa vs. 1983 Nissan Micra
To start off, 1988 Citroen Visa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Micra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Micra would be higher. At 986 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Micra (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen Visa weights approximately 57 kg more than 1983 Nissan Micra.
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, 1983 Nissan Micra (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Visa | 1983 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Visa | Micra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2310 mm |
