1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix (205 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 804 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, 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix (298 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm). This means 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | Visa | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
