1988 Citroen Visa vs. 2006 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Liana 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Liana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Liana (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Liana should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Visa.
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, 2006 Suzuki Liana (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki Liana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Visa | 2006 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | Visa | Liana |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
