1964 BMW 700 vs. 1984 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 BMW 700 would be higher. At 696 cc (2 cylinders), 1964 BMW 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 80 kg more than 1964 BMW 700.
Because 1964 BMW 700 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 BMW 700. 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, 1964 BMW 700 (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 BMW 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 BMW 700 | 1984 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 700 | Visa |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2440 mm |
