1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2001 Fiat Doblo
To start off, 2001 Fiat Doblo 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 1,246 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Doblo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Doblo (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Doblo should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 415 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 Doblo (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Doblo 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 Doblo | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Visa | Doblo |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
