1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1986 Fiat Panda
To start off, 1986 Fiat Panda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Fiat Panda (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Fiat Panda weights approximately 70 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, 1986 Fiat Panda (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1986 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Visa | Panda |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 1302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2170 mm |
