1981 Audi 100 vs. 1986 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1981 Audi 100. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1981 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Audi 100 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
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, 1986 Citroen Visa (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Audi 100. (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi 100 | 1986 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | 100 | Visa |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1579 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |
