1985 Citroen Visa vs. 2004 Fiat Stilo
To start off, 2004 Fiat Stilo is newer by 19 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 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen Visa (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (94 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 359 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Citroen Visa (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 2004 Fiat Stilo | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Visa | Stilo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | 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 | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
