1988 Citroen Visa vs. 1968 Opel GT
To start off, 1988 Citroen Visa is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel GT would be higher. At 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel GT (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel GT weights approximately 148 kg more than 1988 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Opel GT 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 1968 Opel GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1968 Opel GT (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Visa | 1968 Opel GT | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Visa | GT |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 44 L |
