1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2007 Nissan Qashqai 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 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 673 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, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Visa | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 15.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 1407 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |
