1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1991 Rover 100
To start off, 1991 Rover 100 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Rover 100 weights approximately 136 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1991 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | Visa | 100 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
