1961 Austin 7 vs. 1986 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin 7 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 @ 6250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen Visa weights approximately 190 kg more than 1961 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Citroen Visa (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 1986 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | 7 | Visa |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
