1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 6 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 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 499 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 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO 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 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. 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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | Visa | 288 GTO |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 506 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 120 L |