1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1963 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1983 Citroen Visa is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,358 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Citroen Visa (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 160 kg more than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Because 1963 Skoda Octavia 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 1963 Skoda Octavia. 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 (107 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1963 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Citroen | Skoda |
| Model | Visa | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |
