1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1958 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 260 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Lancia Aurelia 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 1958 Lancia Aurelia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1958 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | Visa | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
