1979 Citroen Visa vs. 1965 Trabant Universal
To start off, 1979 Citroen Visa is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Trabant Universal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Trabant Universal would be higher. At 650 cc (2 cylinders), 1979 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1965 Trabant Universal. (23 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant Universal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Citroen Visa weights approximately 62 kg more than 1965 Trabant Universal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1965 Trabant Universal (51 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Trabant Universal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen Visa | 1965 Trabant Universal | |
| Make | Citroen | Trabant |
| Model | Visa | Universal |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2030 mm |
