1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1970 Seat 124
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (56 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Seat 124 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1970 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Visa | 124 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
