1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2000 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 1056 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 2000 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2000 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Visa | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |
