1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2010 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2010 Seat Exeo is newer by 27 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Exeo (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Exeo weights approximately 678 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, 2010 Seat Exeo (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 2010 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Visa | Exeo |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2642 mm |
