1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1993 Peugeot 106
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 106 is newer by 15 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 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Peugeot 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 106 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Peugeot 106 weights approximately 114 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, 1993 Peugeot 106 (82 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm). This means 1993 Peugeot 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1993 Peugeot 106 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Visa | 106 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 66 L |
