1979 Citroen Visa vs. 1992 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1992 Subaru Legacy is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Subaru Legacy (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 655 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 1992 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Subaru Legacy 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, 1992 Subaru Legacy (263 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Citroen Visa 1992 Subaru Legacy
Make Citroen Subaru
Model Visa Legacy
Year Released 1979 1992
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 650 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Horse Power 35 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 50 Nm 263 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 77 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 70 mm 75 mm
Top Speed 124 km/hour 219 km/hour
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 722 kg 1377 kg
Vehicle Length 3700 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2590 mm


 

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