1988 Citroen Visa vs. 2009 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2009 Opel Meriva 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 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Meriva (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Meriva weights approximately 508 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, 2009 Opel Meriva (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Visa | 2009 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Visa | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1364 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 | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 53 L |
