1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1986 Zastava Yugo
To start off, 1986 Zastava Yugo 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 1,116 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Zastava Yugo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Zastava Yugo (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Zastava Yugo should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Zastava Yugo weights approximately 68 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 Zastava Yugo (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Zastava Yugo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1986 Zastava Yugo | |
| Make | Citroen | Zastava |
| Model | Visa | Yugo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1116 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 143 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 | 734 kg | 802 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 30 L |
