1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1970 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1978 Citroen Visa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Sunny 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 5 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen Visa weights approximately 160 kg more than 1970 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Citroen Visa (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 1970 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | Visa | Sunny |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |