1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1964 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1985 Citroen Visa is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Holden FB Special weights approximately 360 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 1964 Holden FB Special 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 1964 Holden FB Special. 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, 1964 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 1964 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Citroen | Holden |
| Model | Visa | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
