1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1972 Opel Ascona

To start off, 1978 Citroen Visa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Ascona (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Ascona weights approximately 176 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.

Because 1972 Opel Ascona 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 1972 Opel Ascona. 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, 1972 Opel Ascona (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.

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