1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 375 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 Honda Civic (221 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Visa | Civic |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
