1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2004 Kia Shuma
To start off, 2004 Kia Shuma 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Kia Shuma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Shuma (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Shuma should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Shuma weights approximately 364 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, 2004 Kia Shuma (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Shuma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2004 Kia Shuma | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | Visa | Shuma |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
