1983 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1983 Citroen Visa
To start off, both 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1983 Citroen Visa were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 (94 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 107 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1983 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
| Model | 33 | Visa |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
