1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1990 Daihatsu Rocky
To start off, 1990 Daihatsu Rocky is newer by 12 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Daihatsu Rocky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Daihatsu Rocky (88 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Daihatsu Rocky should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 545 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.
Because 1990 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Daihatsu Rocky will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Daihatsu Rocky (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Daihatsu Rocky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1990 Daihatsu Rocky | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | Visa | Rocky |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2210 mm |
