1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1983 Citroen Visa is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 690 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Trabant P 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Trabant P 70 (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Trabant P 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Citroen | Trabant |
| Model | Visa | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2390 mm |
