2001 Citroen Osee vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 2001 Citroen Osee is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen Osee (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Osee should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Citroen Osee (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Osee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. 2001 Citroen Osee has automatic transmission and 1966 Vauxhall Viscount has manual transmission. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen Osee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen Osee | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
| Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
| Model | Osee | Viscount |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
