1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1983 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Citroen Visa would be higher. Both 1986 Citroen Visa and 1983 Citroen Visa are equipped with a 1,124 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (56 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen Visa weights approximately 5 kg more than 1986 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, 1983 Citroen Visa (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1983 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Visa | Visa |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
