1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto is newer by 25 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 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Picanto (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Picanto should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Picanto weights approximately 123 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, 2008 Kia Picanto (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Picanto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | Visa | Picanto |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2380 mm |
