1962 AC Aceca vs. 1984 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 AC Aceca weights approximately 69 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 AC Aceca 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 AC Aceca. 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, 1962 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1984 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | AC | Citroen |
| Model | Aceca | Visa |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |
