1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2008 Fiat 500
To start off, 2008 Fiat 500 is newer by 24 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 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Fiat 500. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat 500 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa.
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, 1984 Citroen Visa (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat 500. (131 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 2008 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Visa | 500 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
