1986 Citroen Visa vs. 2001 Fiat Ecobasic

To start off, 2001 Fiat Ecobasic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Citroen Visa would be higher. 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 46 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. (60 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen Visa weights approximately 134 kg more than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. 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, 2001 Fiat Ecobasic (163 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Ecobasic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa. 2001 Fiat Ecobasic has automatic transmission and 1986 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1986 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Fiat Ecobasic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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