1988 Citroen Visa vs. 2000 Tata Safari

To start off, 2000 Tata Safari is newer by 12 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Safari weights approximately 1318 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.

Because 2000 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Visa.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Citroen Visa 2000 Tata Safari
Make Citroen Tata
Model Visa Safari
Year Released 1988 2000
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 652 cc 1948 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 35 HP 135 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5530 RPM
Torque 50 Nm 181 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 722 kg 2040 kg
Vehicle Length 3700 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2660 mm