1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2005 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2005 Toyota Aygo 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 998 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Aygo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Aygo (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Aygo should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Aygo weights approximately 130 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 Toyota Aygo (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Aygo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2005 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Visa | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |
