1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 1985 Citroen Visa is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen Visa (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley 4 weights approximately 264 kg more than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Because 1958 Riley 4 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 1958 Riley 4. 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, 1985 Citroen Visa (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen Visa | 1958 Riley 4 | |
Make | Citroen | Riley |
Model | Visa | 4 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1958 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |