1985 Citroen Visa vs. 2012 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2012 Fiat Strada is newer by 27 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Strada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Strada (86 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Fiat Strada (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 2012 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Visa | Strada |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4444 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1644 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2718 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 58 L |
