1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1987 Fiat Panda
To start off, 1987 Fiat Panda is newer by 9 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 769 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Citroen Visa (35 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1987 Fiat Panda. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen Visa weights approximately 46 kg more than 1987 Fiat Panda. 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, 1987 Fiat Panda (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1987 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Visa | Panda |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 34 HP |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 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 | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
