1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1974 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1978 Citroen Visa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Skoda 110 L would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Skoda 110 L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Skoda 110 L (43 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Skoda 110 L should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Skoda 110 L weights approximately 71 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 1974 Skoda 110 L 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 1974 Skoda 110 L. 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, 1974 Skoda 110 L (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Skoda 110 L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1974 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Citroen | Skoda |
| Model | Visa | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 31 L |
