1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1997 Mazda Levante
To start off, 1997 Mazda Levante is newer by 19 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mazda Levante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mazda Levante (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda Levante should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda Levante weights approximately 526 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 1997 Mazda Levante 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, 1997 Mazda Levante 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, 1997 Mazda Levante (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda Levante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa. 1997 Mazda Levante has automatic transmission and 1978 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1978 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mazda Levante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1997 Mazda Levante | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Visa | Levante |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |
