1979 Citroen Visa vs. 2000 Skoda Superb
To start off, 2000 Skoda Superb 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 2,771 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Skoda Superb is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Skoda Superb (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Skoda Superb should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Skoda Superb weights approximately 854 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 Skoda Superb (281 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Skoda Superb will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen Visa | 2000 Skoda Superb | |
| Make | Citroen | Skoda |
| Model | Visa | Superb |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 2771 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |
