1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2010 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2010 Mazda B2300 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 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 155 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 Mazda B2300 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 Mazda B2300. 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 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 2010 Mazda B2300 | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | Visa | B2300 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |