1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1978 Toyota Tercel
To start off, both 1978 Citroen Visa and 1978 Toyota Tercel were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Tercel is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Tercel weights approximately 94 kg more than 1978 Citroen Visa.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1978 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Visa | Tercel |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
