1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2007 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2007 Jeep Commander 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (236 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 943 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 2007 Jeep Commander 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, 2007 Jeep Commander 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, 2007 Jeep Commander (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa. 2007 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 1978 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1978 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2007 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | Visa | Commander |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 1677 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
