1988 Citroen Visa vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina is newer by 9 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 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Carina 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, 1997 Toyota Carina (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Visa | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Visa | Carina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 59 L |
