1979 Citroen Visa vs. 1978 Lada 1600
To start off, 1979 Citroen Visa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lada 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lada 1600 would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lada 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lada 1600 (78 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lada 1600 should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lada 1600 weights approximately 308 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.
Because 1978 Lada 1600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Lada 1600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Lada 1600 (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Lada 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen Visa | 1978 Lada 1600 | |
Make | Citroen | Lada |
Model | Visa | 1600 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 650 cc | 1568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 39 L |