1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2009 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2009 Kia Carnival 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Carnival (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1494 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 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2009 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | Visa | Carnival |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |
