1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 28 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 680 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 2012 BMW 118 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 2012 BMW 118. 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, 2012 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | Visa | 118 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
