1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2003 Fiat Palio
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 20 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 1,358 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Citroen Visa (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Palio weights approximately 95 kg more than 1983 Citroen Visa.
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, 1983 Citroen Visa (107 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 2003 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Visa | Palio |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2380 mm |
