1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1987 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1987 Peugeot 205 is newer by 9 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 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Peugeot 205 (85 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa.
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, 1987 Peugeot 205 (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1987 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Visa | 205 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
