1979 Citroen Visa vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 558 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 1982 Ferrari 308 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 1982 Ferrari 308. 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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen Visa | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | Visa | 308 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 650 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 71 mm |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 251 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 | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 74 L |