1979 Citroen Visa vs. 2000 Honda Insight
To start off, 2000 Honda Insight is newer by 21 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 994 cc, 2000 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Insight weights approximately 118 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Honda Insight (123 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm). This means 2000 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa. 2000 Honda Insight has automatic transmission and 1979 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1979 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Insight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen Visa | 2000 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Visa | Insight |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
