1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2004 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2004 Toyota Previa 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Previa (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Previa weights approximately 874 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 Toyota Previa (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 2004 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Visa | Previa |
Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |