1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 1978 Citroen Visa and 1978 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S (157 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 876 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 1978 Mercedes-Benz S 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 1978 Mercedes-Benz S. 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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 1978 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Visa | S |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 51 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 85 L |