1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1959 Saab 95
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Saab 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Saab 95 would be higher. At 841 cc (3 cylinders), 1959 Saab 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Saab 95 (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Saab 95 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Saab 95 weights approximately 188 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.
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, 1959 Saab 95 (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Saab 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1959 Saab 95 | |
| Make | Citroen | Saab |
| Model | Visa | 95 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 841 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
