1979 Citroen Visa vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1979 Citroen Visa is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Marcos 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Marcos 1600 would be higher. At 1,652 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Marcos 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Marcos 1600 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Marcos 1600 weights approximately 28 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 1967 Marcos 1600 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 Marcos 1600. 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, 1967 Marcos 1600 (172 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm). This means 1967 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen Visa | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
Make | Citroen | Marcos |
Model | Visa | 1600 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 650 cc | 1652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 172 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 72.8 mm |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2280 mm |