1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1978 Seat 127
To start off, 1983 Citroen Visa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 127 would be higher. At 1,010 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 127 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 127 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 127 should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen Visa weights approximately 2 kg more than 1978 Seat 127.
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, 1978 Seat 127 (76 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 127 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1978 Seat 127 | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Visa | 127 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 1010 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2230 mm |
