1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Golf 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 516 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 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Citroen Visa 2008 Volkswagen Golf
Make Citroen Volkswagen
Model Visa Golf
Year Released 1978 2008
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 652 cc 1895 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 250 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 77 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 70 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 19.0:1
Top Speed 124 km/hour 187 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 734 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 3700 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1520 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 55 L


 

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