1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1982 Simca 1100
To start off, 1985 Citroen Visa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Simca 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Simca 1100 would be higher. At 944 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Simca 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Simca 1100 (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Simca 1100 should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Simca 1100 weights approximately 158 kg more than 1985 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, 1982 Simca 1100 (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Simca 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 1982 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Citroen | Simca |
| Model | Visa | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 42 L |
