1979 Citroen Visa vs. 2009 Honda Fit
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 30 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Fit (116 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 407 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, 2009 Honda Fit (106 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen Visa | 2009 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Visa | Fit |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
