1988 Citroen Visa vs. 1991 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1991 Nissan Sunny is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 438 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, 1991 Nissan Sunny (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Visa | 1991 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Visa | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
