1979 Citroen Visa vs. 1971 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1979 Citroen Visa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Fulvia (112 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 238 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, 1971 Lancia Fulvia (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 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 | 1971 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | Visa | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 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 | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 153 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 | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
