1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1967 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1978 Citroen Visa is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Steyr 700C 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 25 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 700C. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen Visa weights approximately 265 kg more than 1967 Steyr 700C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Steyr 700C 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 1967 Steyr 700C. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1967 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Citroen | Steyr |
| Model | Visa | 700C |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 642 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1950 mm |
