1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1988 Citroen Axel
To start off, 1988 Citroen Axel 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. Both 1978 Citroen Visa and 1988 Citroen Axel are equipped with a 652 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Axel. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Axel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen Axel weights approximately 94 kg more 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, both vehicles can yield 50 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1988 Citroen Axel | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Visa | Axel |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2380 mm |
