1986 Citroen Visa vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 24 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 118 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (56 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 595 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.
Because 2010 BMW 118 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 BMW 118 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | Visa | 118 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
