1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1998 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1998 Lancia Dedra is newer by 15 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 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Dedra (88 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 448 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, 1998 Lancia Dedra (128 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1998 Lancia Dedra | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | Visa | Dedra |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |
