1988 Citroen Visa vs. 1992 Rover 400
To start off, 1992 Rover 400 is newer by 4 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 400 (86 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rover 400 weights approximately 454 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, 1992 Rover 400 (180 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Visa | 1992 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | Visa | 400 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |
