1979 Citroen Visa vs. 1968 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1979 Citroen Visa is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lancia Fulvia (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 278 kg more than 1979 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, 1968 Lancia Fulvia (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen Visa | 1968 Lancia Fulvia | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | Visa | Fulvia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 650 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 38 L |