1979 Citroen Visa vs. 1952 Tatra T600
To start off, 1979 Citroen Visa is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Tatra T600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Tatra T600 (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Tatra T600 should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Tatra T600 weights approximately 448 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 1952 Tatra T600 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 1952 Tatra T600. 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, 1952 Tatra T600 (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Tatra T600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen Visa | 1952 Tatra T600 | |
Make | Citroen | Tatra |
Model | Visa | T600 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1952 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 650 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |