1982 Citroen Visa vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2011 Fiat Panda is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Citroen Visa (80 HP) has 21 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Panda weights approximately 138 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Citroen Visa (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Citroen Visa | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Visa | Panda |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 35 L |
