1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1989 Volvo 440
To start off, 1989 Volvo 440 is newer by 11 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 440 (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 440 weights approximately 220 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, 1989 Volvo 440 (132 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 1989 Volvo 440 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | Visa | 440 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |