1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1960 Saab 93
To start off, 1983 Citroen Visa is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Saab 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Saab 93 would be higher. At 748 cc (3 cylinders), 1960 Saab 93 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1960 Saab 93. (33 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1960 Saab 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Saab 93 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1960 Saab 93 (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Saab 93 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1960 Saab 93 | |
| Make | Citroen | Saab |
| Model | Visa | 93 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 54 L |
