1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1995 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 1995 Citroen Xantia is newer by 17 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 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen Xantia (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 500 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, 1995 Citroen Xantia (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1995 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Visa | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 1234 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
