1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1996 Kia Clarus
To start off, 1996 Kia Clarus is newer by 18 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Kia Clarus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Clarus (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Clarus should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Clarus weights approximately 486 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, 1996 Kia Clarus (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Clarus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1996 Kia Clarus | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | Visa | Clarus |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
