1981 Citroen Visa vs. 1981 Lancia Gamma
To start off, both 1981 Citroen Visa and 1981 Lancia Gamma were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lancia Gamma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lancia Gamma (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Gamma should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lancia Gamma weights approximately 598 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 Lancia Gamma (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Lancia Gamma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen Visa | 1981 Lancia Gamma | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | Visa | Gamma |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 175 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 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 59 L |
