1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1975 Morris 1800
To start off, 1985 Citroen Visa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Morris 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Morris 1800 would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen Visa (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1975 Morris 1800. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris 1800 weights approximately 324 kg more than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1975 Morris 1800 (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Morris 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 1975 Morris 1800 | |
| Make | Citroen | Morris |
| Model | Visa | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
