1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2008 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2008 Opel Vivaro 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Vivaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Vivaro (118 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Vivaro should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 942 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, 2008 Opel Vivaro (190 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2008 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Visa | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 90 L |
