1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1986 Fiat Regata
To start off, both 1986 Citroen Visa and 1986 Fiat Regata were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,579 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1986 Fiat Regata. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat Regata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Fiat Regata weights approximately 30 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, 1986 Citroen Visa (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Regata. (102 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Regata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1986 Fiat Regata | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Visa | Regata |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
