1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1987 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1987 Volkswagen Passat 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Volkswagen Passat (59 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 206 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, 1987 Volkswagen Passat (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1987 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Visa | Passat |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
