1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet 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 992 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Starlet (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Starlet weights approximately 16 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 1982 Toyota Starlet 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 1982 Toyota Starlet. 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, 1982 Toyota Starlet (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Visa | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
