1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2004 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2004 Toyota Tacoma 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 3,376 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Tacoma (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 914 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.
Because 2004 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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 Tacoma (280 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Visa | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
