1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1978 Citroen Visa and 1978 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corolla (53 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 184 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 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. 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 Toyota Corolla (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 1978 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Visa | Corolla |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |