1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1966 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Pontiac GTO (366 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 510 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 1966 Pontiac GTO 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 1966 Pontiac GTO. 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, 1966 Pontiac GTO (575 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1966 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
Model | Visa | GTO |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 6375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 366 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2930 mm |