1965 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1981 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1981 Citroen Visa is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 would be higher. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Citroen Visa weights approximately 162 kg more than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000.
Because 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 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 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1981 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Visa |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
