1979 Citroen Visa vs. 1991 Ferrari C62
To start off, 1991 Ferrari C62 is newer by 12 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 3,368 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari C62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari C62 (588 HP) has 553 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari C62 should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari C62 weights approximately 378 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 1991 Ferrari C62 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 1991 Ferrari C62. 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, 1991 Ferrari C62 (723 Nm) has 673 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm). This means 1991 Ferrari C62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen Visa | 1991 Ferrari C62 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | Visa | C62 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 3368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 588 HP |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 723 Nm |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 375 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 120 L |
