1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1986 Lada 2107
To start off, 1986 Lada 2107 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lada 2107 (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lada 2107 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada 2107 weights approximately 170 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.
Because 1986 Lada 2107 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 1986 Lada 2107. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Citroen Visa (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1986 Lada 2107 | |
| Make | Citroen | Lada |
| Model | Visa | 2107 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 43 L |
