1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2002 Suzuki Twin
To start off, 2002 Suzuki Twin 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 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Citroen Visa (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki Twin. (42 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki Twin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen Visa weights approximately 245 kg more than 2002 Suzuki Twin. 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, 1978 Citroen Visa (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Twin. (57 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Twin.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2002 Suzuki Twin | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | Visa | Twin |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 2740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1810 mm |
