1999 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1981 Citroen Visa

To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 465 kg more than 1981 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, 1999 Chevrolet Impala (305 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Visa. 1999 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1981 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1981 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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