1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1982 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1982 Nissan Sunny is newer by 4 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), 1982 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Sunny 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Nissan Sunny (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1982 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Visa | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
