1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1978 Volvo 264
To start off, both 1978 Citroen Visa and 1978 Volvo 264 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 264 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 264 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 264 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 264 weights approximately 730 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 Volvo 264 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 Volvo 264. 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 Volvo 264 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 264 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 1978 Volvo 264 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | Visa | 264 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |