1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Toyota Corolla 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 529 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 Toyota Corolla (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 2012 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Visa | Corolla |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4554 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |