1981 Citroen Visa vs. 2008 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2008 Skoda Fabia is newer by 27 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Skoda Fabia (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 523 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, 2008 Skoda Fabia (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen Visa | 2008 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Citroen | Skoda |
| Model | Visa | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| 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 | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
