1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2010 Audi S5
To start off, 2010 Audi S5 is newer by 32 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi S5 weights approximately 1016 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.
Because 2010 Audi S5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi S5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Audi S5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2010 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Citroen | Audi |
| Model | Visa | S5 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |
