1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1997 Innocenti Mille
To start off, 1997 Innocenti Mille is newer by 12 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 994 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Innocenti Mille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Innocenti Mille (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Innocenti Mille should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Innocenti Mille weights approximately 138 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, 1997 Innocenti Mille (72 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Innocenti Mille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 1997 Innocenti Mille | |
| Make | Citroen | Innocenti |
| Model | Visa | Mille |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |
