1980 Citroen Visa vs. 2003 Lancia Lybra
To start off, 2003 Lancia Lybra is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lancia Lybra (103 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 568 kg more than 1980 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, 2003 Lancia Lybra (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Citroen Visa | 2003 Lancia Lybra | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | Visa | Lybra |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2600 mm |
