1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Simca 1301 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 55 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Simca 1301 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Citroen Visa (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Citroen | Simca |
| Model | Visa | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
