1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1959 Holden FE
To start off, 1978 Citroen Visa is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Holden FE (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Holden FE should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Holden FE weights approximately 254 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 1959 Holden FE 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 1959 Holden FE. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Holden FE (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 1959 Holden FE | |
Make | Citroen | Holden |
Model | Visa | FE |
Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |