1979 Citroen Visa vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 26 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 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1336 kg more than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen Visa | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | Visa | Defender |
Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 650 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 50 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |