1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1999 Rover 75
To start off, 1999 Rover 75 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rover 75 weights approximately 706 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 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa. 1999 Rover 75 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 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 1999 Rover 75 | |
Make | Citroen | Rover |
Model | Visa | 75 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 51 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |