1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 22 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 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 866 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, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (379 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville 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. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | Visa | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3785 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 54 L |
