1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1957 Maserati 350S
To start off, 1978 Citroen Visa is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Maserati 350S weights approximately 36 kg more than 1978 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Maserati 350S 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 1957 Maserati 350S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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.
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1978 Citroen Visa | 1957 Maserati 350S | |
Make | Citroen | Maserati |
Model | Visa | 350S |
Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2330 mm |