1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1983 Citroen Visa is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 (49 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1983 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Volkswagen 1600 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 1970 Volkswagen 1600. 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, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 (106 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Visa | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
