1986 Citroen Visa vs. 2003 Fiat Palio
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 17 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 1,251 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Palio (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (56 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Palio weights approximately 150 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa. 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, 2003 Fiat Palio (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 2003 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Visa | Palio |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1251 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 47 L |
