1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1994 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1994 Ferrari F355 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 540 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 1994 Ferrari F355 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 1994 Ferrari F355. 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, 1994 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1994 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | Visa | F355 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 952 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |