1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1992 Fiat 126
To start off, 1992 Fiat 126 is newer by 9 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 703 cc (2 cylinders), 1992 Fiat 126 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1992 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1992 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen Visa weights approximately 92 kg more than 1992 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Fiat 126 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Fiat 126. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Citroen Visa (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1992 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Visa | 126 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1850 mm |
