1981 Citroen Visa vs. 1995 Innocenti Elba
To start off, 1995 Innocenti Elba is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Innocenti Elba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Innocenti Elba (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Innocenti Elba should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Innocenti Elba weights approximately 248 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, 1995 Innocenti Elba (100 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Innocenti Elba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen Visa | 1995 Innocenti Elba | |
| Make | Citroen | Innocenti |
| Model | Visa | Elba |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 54 L |
