Citroën Visa (1978 – 1981) vs Fiat 127 Panorama (1980 – 1983): specs compared
The Citroën Visa is the more powerful of the two, with up to 57 hp against 50 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 16.6 s against 18.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 144 km/h against 140 km/h. The Fiat 127 Panorama uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 7.7 L/100 km. The Citroën Visa is the lighter car, from 735 kg against 830 kg. At 3,919 mm, the Fiat 127 Panorama is 228 mm longer than the Citroën Visa. The Citroën Visa dates from 1978 – 1981, the Fiat 127 Panorama from 1980 – 1983.
| Specification |
Citroën
Visa
1978 – 1981
|
Fiat
127 Panorama
1980 – 1983
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1981 | 1980 – 1983 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 35 – 56 hp | 45 – 50 hp |
| Torque | 51 – 79 Nm | 75 – 77 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 16.6 – 26.2 s | 18.0 – 22.4 s |
| Top speed | 124 – 144 km/h | 130 – 140 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.7 L/100 km | 6.4 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,691 mm | 3,919 mm |
| Width | 1,509 mm | 1,544 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,431 mm | 2,225 mm |
| Curb weight | 735 – 800 kg | 830 – 870 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.