1981 Citroen Visa vs. 1981 Fiat Ritmo
To start off, both 1981 Citroen Visa and 1981 Fiat Ritmo were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,049 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat Ritmo (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 138 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Fiat Ritmo (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen Visa | 1981 Fiat Ritmo | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Visa | Ritmo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1049 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
