1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1985 Citroen Visa is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1684 kg more than 1985 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Visa | 500 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 120 L |
