1987 Citroen Visa vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1987 Citroen Visa is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morris Minor (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Minor weights approximately 68 kg more than 1987 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Morris Minor 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 1959 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1959 Morris Minor (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Visa | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Citroen | Morris |
| Model | Visa | Minor |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2190 mm |
