1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1983 Fiat Uno
To start off, 1983 Fiat Uno is newer by 5 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 1,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Fiat Uno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Fiat Uno (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Fiat Uno weights approximately 24 kg more than 1978 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, 1983 Fiat Uno (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Fiat Uno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 1983 Fiat Uno | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | Visa | Uno |
Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 56 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 38 L |