1968 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1985 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1985 Citroen Visa is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen Visa (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 104 kg more than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Because 1968 Alfa Romeo GT 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 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GT | 1985 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
| Model | GT | Visa |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |
