1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1994 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1994 Skoda Felicia is newer by 16 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Skoda Felicia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Skoda Felicia (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Skoda Felicia should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Skoda Felicia weights approximately 192 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, 1994 Skoda Felicia (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Skoda Felicia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1994 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Citroen | Skoda |
| Model | Visa | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 42 L |
