1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1970 Daihatsu Fellow
To start off, 1983 Citroen Visa is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Fellow 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 11 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen Visa weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Citroen Visa (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (40 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Citroen Visa | 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | |
Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
Model | Visa | Fellow |
Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 59 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2100 mm |