1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 26 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 880 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, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | Visa | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 91 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
