1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2010 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen CC 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen CC (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 763 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 Volkswagen CC (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2010 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Visa | CC |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
