1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 1983 Citroen Visa is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Citroen Visa (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen Visa weights approximately 105 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 Fiat 600 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 1955 Fiat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1983 Citroen Visa (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Visa | 600 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2010 mm |
