1981 Citroen Visa vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1981 Citroen Visa is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Visa. (35 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 551 kg more than 1981 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Lancia Flaminia 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 1959 Lancia Flaminia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (188 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Citroen Visa | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | Visa | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 50 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |