1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1980 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 1980 Volkswagen Jetta 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volkswagen Jetta (73 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 85 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 Volkswagen Jetta (133 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1980 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Visa | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
