1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1964 Fiat 850
To start off, 1978 Citroen Visa is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 850 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 16 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen Visa weights approximately 135 kg more than 1964 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Fiat 850 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 1964 Fiat 850. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1964 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Visa | 850 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2030 mm |
