1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1999 Honda CR-V
To start off, 1999 Honda CR-V is newer by 21 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda CR-V weights approximately 766 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 1999 Honda CR-V 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, 1999 Honda CR-V 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, 1999 Honda CR-V (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa. 1999 Honda CR-V 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. 1999 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1999 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Visa | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6 |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
