1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1983 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1983 Citroen Visa is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Citroen Visa (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen Visa weights approximately 220 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Abarth 600 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 1960 Abarth 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1983 Citroen Visa (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1983 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | 600 | Visa |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
