1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1970 Moretti 850
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Moretti 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Moretti 850 would be higher. At 767 cc (2 cylinders), 1970 Moretti 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Moretti 850 (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Moretti 850 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 40 kg more than 1970 Moretti 850.
Because 1970 Moretti 850 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 1970 Moretti 850. 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, 1970 Moretti 850 (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Moretti 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1970 Moretti 850 | |
| Make | Citroen | Moretti |
| Model | Visa | 850 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2040 mm |
