1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1984 Fiat Ritmo
To start off, both 1984 Citroen Visa and 1984 Fiat Ritmo were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Fiat Ritmo (81 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 30 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Fiat Ritmo (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1984 Fiat Ritmo | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Visa | Ritmo |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 57 L |
