1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2009 Lada 111
To start off, 2009 Lada 111 is newer by 26 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lada 111 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lada 111 should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada 111 weights approximately 408 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, 2009 Lada 111 (128 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Lada 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 2009 Lada 111 | |
| Make | Citroen | Lada |
| Model | Visa | 111 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |
