1979 Citroen Visa vs. 1974 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1979 Citroen Visa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Triumph Spitfire (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 58 kg more than 1979 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Triumph Spitfire (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen Visa | 1974 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Citroen | Triumph |
| Model | Visa | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2110 mm |
