1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2001 Toyota Brevis
To start off, 2001 Toyota Brevis is newer by 23 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Brevis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Brevis (211 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Brevis should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Brevis weights approximately 745 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 2001 Toyota Brevis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Toyota Brevis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Toyota Brevis (280 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Brevis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa. 2001 Toyota Brevis 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. 2001 Toyota Brevis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2001 Toyota Brevis | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Visa | Brevis |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2790 mm |
