1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1968 Fiat 500
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (80 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 320 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Fiat 500 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 1968 Fiat 500. 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, 1984 Citroen Visa (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1968 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | Visa | 500 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 18 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 67.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1850 mm |