1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1997 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1997 Lancia Dedra is newer by 13 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 1,579 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lancia Dedra (88 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 448 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.
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, 1997 Lancia Dedra (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1997 Lancia Dedra | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | Visa | Dedra |
Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1579 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 67.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |