1978 Citroen CX vs. 1978 Citroen Visa
To start off, both 1978 Citroen CX and 1978 Citroen Visa were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Citroen CX (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen CX weights approximately 460 kg more than 1978 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1978 Citroen CX (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen CX | 1978 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | CX | Visa |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2440 mm |
