1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ 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 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XJ (464 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 1065 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 Jaguar XJ 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 Jaguar XJ 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 Jaguar XJ (575 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
Model | Visa | XJ |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 464 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2105 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3157 mm |