1979 Citroen Visa vs. 1994 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1994 Subaru Legacy is newer by 15 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 2,212 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Subaru Legacy (135 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 598 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 1994 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, 1994 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, 1994 Subaru Legacy (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 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 | 1994 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | Visa | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 2212 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
