1980 Citroen Visa vs. 1980 Ferrari Pinin

To start off, both 1980 Citroen Visa and 1980 Ferrari Pinin were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 1108 kg more than 1980 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1980 Ferrari Pinin 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 1980 Ferrari Pinin. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Visa.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Citroen Visa 1980 Ferrari Pinin
Make Citroen Ferrari
Model Visa Pinin
Year Released 1980 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 652 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 35 HP 355 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 51 Nm 459 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 77 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 70 mm 78 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 722 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 3700 mm 4830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2760 mm


 

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