1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1984 Fiat Argenta
To start off, 1984 Fiat Argenta is newer by 6 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Fiat Argenta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Fiat Argenta (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Fiat Argenta should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Fiat Argenta (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 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 | 1984 Fiat Argenta | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Visa | Argenta |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 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 | 2860 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |
