1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1991 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1991 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 13 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 992 cc (3 cylinders), 1991 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Daihatsu Charade (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 56 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, 1991 Daihatsu Charade (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1991 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | Visa | Charade |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
