1959 Alpine A 106 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 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 952 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 280 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Because 1959 Alpine A 106 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 Alpine A 106. 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 (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1984 Citroen Visa | |
Make | Alpine | Citroen |
Model | A 106 | Visa |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2440 mm |