1994 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1985 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 928 kg more than 1985 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, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chrysler Town & Country | 1985 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Chrysler | Citroen |
| Model | Town & Country | Visa |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2440 mm |
