1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 25 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1224 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Visa | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
