1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1986 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin A 60 weights approximately 232 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Because 1968 Austin A 60 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 Austin A 60. 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, 1986 Citroen Visa (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin A 60 | 1986 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A 60 | Visa |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1579 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 106 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
