1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1959 Tatra T603
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1959 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Tatra T603 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Because 1959 Tatra T603 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 1959 Tatra T603. 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, 1959 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1959 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Citroen | Tatra |
Model | Visa | T603 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2545 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |