1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1993 Fiat Vivace
To start off, 1993 Fiat Vivace is newer by 15 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 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Fiat Vivace (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Fiat Vivace should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Fiat Vivace weights approximately 84 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, 1993 Fiat Vivace (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Fiat Vivace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 1993 Fiat Vivace | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | Visa | Vivace |
Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1372 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 55.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2230 mm |