1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1988 Citroen AX
To start off, 1988 Citroen AX is newer by 10 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 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen AX (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen Visa weights approximately 4 kg more than 1988 Citroen AX.
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, 1988 Citroen AX (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1988 Citroen AX | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Visa | AX |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
