1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2008 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V is newer by 30 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda HR-V (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda HR-V weights approximately 591 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 2008 Honda HR-V 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, 2008 Honda HR-V 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, 2008 Honda HR-V (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 2008 Honda HR-V | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Visa | HR-V |
Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1317 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |