1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1968 DAF 44
To start off, 1983 Citroen Visa is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 DAF 44 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 15 more horse power than 1968 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1968 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen Visa weights approximately 50 kg more than 1968 DAF 44. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Citroen Visa (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1968 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Citroen | DAF |
| Model | Visa | 44 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2260 mm |
