1964 Austin Princess vs. 1986 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (106 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Austin Princess 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 1964 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1986 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | Princess | Visa |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1579 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2440 mm |
