1985 Citroen Visa vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 950 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 2000 Ferrari 550 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 2000 Ferrari 550. 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | Visa | 550 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
