1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2001 Fiat Brava
To start off, 2001 Fiat Brava is newer by 18 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 1,241 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Brava is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Brava (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Brava should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Brava weights approximately 318 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, 2001 Fiat Brava (115 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Brava will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 2001 Fiat Brava | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Visa | Brava |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 1241 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |
