1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2006 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2006 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 28 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 450 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 2006 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2006 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Visa | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3010 mm |
