1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2010 Peugeot 107
To start off, 2010 Peugeot 107 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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Peugeot 107 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Peugeot 107 (54 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Peugeot 107 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Peugeot 107 weights approximately 56 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, 2010 Peugeot 107 (130 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Peugeot 107 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2010 Peugeot 107 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Visa | 107 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |
