1979 Citroen Visa vs. 2008 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2008 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 29 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 458 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 2008 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2008 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa. 2008 Honda Ridgeline 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. 2008 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen Visa | 2008 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Visa | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 83 L |
