1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, 2012 BMW X1 is newer by 29 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), 2012 BMW X1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X1 (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X1 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 2012 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X1 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (107 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 2012 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | Visa | X1 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4454 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
