1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Publica 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 77 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen Visa weights approximately 310 kg more than 1965 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Toyota Publica 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 1965 Toyota Publica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Citroen Visa (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Publica. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Visa | Publica |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2140 mm |
