1959 Berkeley B 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 Berkeley B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley B would be higher. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (56 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen Visa weights approximately 444 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B | 1986 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Berkeley | Citroen |
| Model | B | Visa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 56 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 80 L |
