1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1978 Mini MK IV
To start off, both 1978 Citroen Visa and 1978 Mini MK IV were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mini MK IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Mini MK IV. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1978 Mini MK IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen Visa weights approximately 124 kg more than 1978 Mini MK IV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mini MK IV (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Mini MK IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 1978 Mini MK IV | |
Make | Citroen | Mini |
Model | Visa | MK IV |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 51 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2040 mm |