1979 Citroen Visa vs. 1946 Daimler DE 36
To start off, 1979 Citroen Visa is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Daimler DE 36 should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1971 kg more than 1979 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1946 Daimler DE 36 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 1946 Daimler DE 36. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1946 Daimler DE 36 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen Visa | 1946 Daimler DE 36 | |
| Make | Citroen | Daimler |
| Model | Visa | DE 36 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 5459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 120 mm |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 2693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3740 mm |
