1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1983 Citroen Visa is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1983 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Packard Patrician 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 1957 Packard Patrician. 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, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (107 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Citroen Visa | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
Make | Citroen | Packard |
Model | Visa | Patrician |
Year Released | 1983 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1358 cc | 6135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 549 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3240 mm |