1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2005 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 206 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 1,997 cc, 2005 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 206 (175 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 374 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, 2005 Peugeot 206 (205 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 2005 Peugeot 206 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | Visa | 206 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |