1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1963 DKW Junior
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 DKW Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 DKW Junior would be higher. At 952 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1963 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1963 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 100 kg more than 1963 DKW Junior. 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, 1963 DKW Junior (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1963 DKW Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1963 DKW Junior | |
| Make | Citroen | DKW |
| Model | Visa | Junior |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 952 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2180 mm |
