1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1968 Triumph 1300
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph 1300 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Triumph 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Triumph 1300 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Triumph 1300 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Triumph 1300 weights approximately 175 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.
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, 1968 Triumph 1300 (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Triumph 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1968 Triumph 1300 | |
| Make | Citroen | Triumph |
| Model | Visa | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
