1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1984 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Bialbero would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 347 kg more than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Because 1959 Abarth Bialbero 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 Bialbero. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Citroen Visa (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1984 Citroen Visa | |
Make | Abarth | Citroen |
Model | Bialbero | Visa |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |