1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1968 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1978 Citroen Visa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Steyr Haflinger would be higher. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Citroen Visa (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1968 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen Visa weights approximately 151 kg more than 1968 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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 Visa (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Steyr Haflinger. (44 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 1968 Steyr Haflinger | |
Make | Citroen | Steyr |
Model | Visa | Haflinger |
Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 44 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 2840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1510 mm |