1979 Citroen Visa vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 20 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 656 cc (3 cylinders), 1999 Honda Life is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Life weights approximately 68 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 1999 Honda Life 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, 1999 Honda Life 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, 1999 Honda Life (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen Visa | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Visa | Life |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |
