1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1962 DAF 750
To start off, 1978 Citroen Visa is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 DAF 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 DAF 750 would be higher. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Citroen Visa (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1962 DAF 750. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1962 DAF 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen Visa weights approximately 143 kg more than 1962 DAF 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 DAF 750 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 1962 DAF 750. 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, 1978 Citroen Visa (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DAF 750. (57 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DAF 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1962 DAF 750 | |
| Make | Citroen | DAF |
| Model | Visa | 750 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 65 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2060 mm |
