1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1983 Peugeot 305
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 305 is newer by 5 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 305 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Peugeot 305 (65 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 305 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 305 weights approximately 259 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, 1983 Peugeot 305 (122 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 305 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1983 Peugeot 305 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Visa | 305 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 65 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
