1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2007 Lancia Lybra
To start off, 2007 Lancia Lybra is newer by 24 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 1,998 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lancia Lybra (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 725 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, 2007 Lancia Lybra (181 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 2007 Lancia Lybra | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | Visa | Lybra |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |
