1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,579 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Citroen Visa (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Citroen Visa | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
Model | Visa | 312 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |