1988 Citroen Visa vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 21 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Visa.

Because 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (526 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Visa. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 1988 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1988 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Citroen Visa 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
Make Citroen Nissan
Model Visa Pathfinder
Year Released 1988 2009
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 652 cc 5552 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 35 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 50 Nm 526 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 3700 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 80 L


 

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