1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1978 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1978 Citroen Visa is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 980 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 600 (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen Visa weights approximately 143 kg more than 1962 Abarth 600.
Because 1962 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 1962 Abarth 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1962 Abarth 600 (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 600 | 1978 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | 600 | Visa |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 70 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
