1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1967 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 718 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 1967 Lancia Flaminia 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 1967 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1967 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1967 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | Visa | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 42 L |
