1987 Citroen Visa vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2005 Skoda Fabia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Skoda Fabia (63 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 508 kg more than 1987 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, 2005 Skoda Fabia (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Visa | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Citroen | Skoda |
| Model | Visa | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
