1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol 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 2,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1684 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 Patrol 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol 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 Patrol | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Visa | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 95 L |
