1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (101 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Civic weights approximately 129 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, 1984 Honda Civic (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Visa | Civic |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 50 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86.5 mm |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 38 L |