1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1992 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1992 Opel Vectra is newer by 14 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), 1992 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Opel Vectra (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Opel Vectra weights approximately 640 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 1992 Opel Vectra 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, 1992 Opel Vectra 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, 1992 Opel Vectra (281 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1992 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Visa | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| 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 | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
