1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1998 Rover 420
To start off, 1998 Rover 420 is newer by 20 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 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 420 (87 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 420 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 420 weights approximately 384 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, 1998 Rover 420 (184 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm). This means 1998 Rover 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 1998 Rover 420 | |
Make | Citroen | Rover |
Model | Visa | 420 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 184 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1189 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |