1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2013 Infiniti G
To start off, 2013 Infiniti G is newer by 35 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 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti G (324 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti G should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti G weights approximately 947 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 2013 Infiniti G is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti G will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Infiniti G (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2013 Infiniti G | |
| Make | Citroen | Infiniti |
| Model | Visa | G |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | W |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 324 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1773 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
