1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2007 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2007 Dodge Caliber is newer by 29 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Caliber (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa.
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, 2007 Dodge Caliber (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2007 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | Visa | Caliber |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 51 L |
