1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1982 Fiat Argenta
To start off, 1982 Fiat Argenta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Fiat Argenta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Fiat Argenta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Fiat Argenta should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Fiat Argenta (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Fiat Argenta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1982 Fiat Argenta | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Visa | Argenta |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
