1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1999 Lancia Lybra
To start off, 1999 Lancia Lybra 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lancia Lybra (105 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 644 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, 1999 Lancia Lybra (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 1999 Lancia Lybra | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | Visa | Lybra |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |