1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1994 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 1994 Lancia Kappa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 2,446 cc (5 cylinders), 1994 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lancia Kappa (175 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 728 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, 1994 Lancia Kappa (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 1994 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | Visa | Kappa |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| 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 | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
