1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1962 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,220 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 80 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 1962 Fiat Cabriolet 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 1962 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1962 Fiat Cabriolet | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Visa | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 952 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
