1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1986 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 27 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 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (56 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen Visa weights approximately 230 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, 1986 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, 1986 Citroen Visa (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1986 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 | 1986 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | Bialbero | Visa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 694 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 800 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 |
