1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 28 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 755 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.
Because 2011 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 BMW 120 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | Visa | 120 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
