1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1969 Seat 124
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Seat 124 weights approximately 40 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Citroen Visa (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1969 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Visa | 124 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
