1979 Citroen Visa vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1979 Citroen Visa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 358 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 1969 Ferrari Dino 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 1969 Ferrari Dino. 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, 1969 Ferrari Dino (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen Visa | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | Visa | Dino |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 235 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 | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |
