1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1985 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1985 Citroen Visa is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen Visa weights approximately 187 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750.
Because 1959 Abarth 750 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 1959 Abarth 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Citroen Visa (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 750 | 1985 Citroen Visa | |
Make | Abarth | Citroen |
Model | 750 | Visa |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 50 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 40 L |