1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1978 Citroen Visa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 790 cc (2 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Sport 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen Visa weights approximately 144 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Because 1968 Toyota Sport 800 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 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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 Toyota Sport 800 (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Sport 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Visa | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |
