1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1966 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1985 Citroen Visa is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Europa would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lotus Europa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Europa (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Europa should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen Visa weights approximately 130 kg more than 1966 Lotus Europa.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Lotus Europa (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Lotus Europa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 1966 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Citroen | Lotus |
| Model | Visa | Europa |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |
