1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2002 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 360 is newer by 24 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 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 716 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 2002 Ferrari 360 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 2002 Ferrari 360. 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, 2002 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 2002 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | Visa | 360 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 3586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 51 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 95 L |