1988 Citroen Visa vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 24 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Dacia Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dacia Duster (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dacia Duster weights approximately 478 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, 2012 Dacia Duster (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Visa | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Citroen | Dacia |
| Model | Visa | Duster |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 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 | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
