1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1980 Honda Ballade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Ballade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Ballade (74 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Honda Ballade weights approximately 10 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.
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, 1980 Honda Ballade (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Visa | Ballade |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2330 mm |
