1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1978 Citroen Visa is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 715 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jaguar 240 (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | Visa | 240 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
