1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 27 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 773 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 2005 Nissan 350Z is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Nissan 350Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (372 Nm) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Visa | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 76 L |
