1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2009 Fiat 500
To start off, 2009 Fiat 500 is newer by 31 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 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat 500 weights approximately 271 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, 2009 Fiat 500 (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 2009 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | Visa | 500 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 51 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |