1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2012 Fiat Multipla
To start off, 2012 Fiat Multipla is newer by 34 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 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Multipla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Multipla (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Multipla should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Multipla weights approximately 719 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, 2012 Fiat Multipla (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Multipla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2012 Fiat Multipla | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Visa | Multipla |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1908 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |
