1979 Citroen Visa vs. 2008 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen T5 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 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 1622 kg more than 1979 Citroen Visa.
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, 2008 Volkswagen T5 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen Visa | 2008 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Visa | T5 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 2459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 2344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
