1986 Citroen Visa vs. 2005 Lada 112
To start off, 2005 Lada 112 is newer by 19 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 30 more horse power than 2005 Lada 112. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada 112. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lada 112 weights approximately 160 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada 112. (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada 112.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 2005 Lada 112 | |
| Make | Citroen | Lada |
| Model | Visa | 112 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| 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 | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |
