1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 605 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 1969 Opel Admiral 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 1969 Opel Admiral. 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, 1969 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Visa | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
