1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1986 Dodge Charger
To start off, 1986 Dodge Charger is newer by 8 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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Dodge Charger (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Dodge Charger weights approximately 316 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, 1986 Dodge Charger (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1986 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | Visa | Charger |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
