1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2010 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2010 Infiniti G37 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti G37 (329 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 993 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 Infiniti G37 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Infiniti G37. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Infiniti G37 (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa. 2010 Infiniti G37 has automatic transmission and 1978 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1978 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Infiniti G37 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2010 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Citroen | Infiniti |
| Model | Visa | G37 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 329 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 76 L |
