1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2003 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2003 Peugeot 307 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 307 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 754 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.
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, 2003 Peugeot 307 (184 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa. 2003 Peugeot 307 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. 2003 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 2003 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | Visa | 307 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 51 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |