1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2007 Suzuki XL7 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa. 2007 Suzuki XL7 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 Suzuki XL7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | Visa | XL7 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |
