1988 Citroen Visa vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 18 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 2,972 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (179 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Visa.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Colt 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Visa | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Visa | Colt |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2972 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 95 L |
