1979 Citroen Visa vs. 2009 Mazda 5
To start off, 2009 Mazda 5 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 5 (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 5 weights approximately 892 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 Mazda 5 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen Visa | 2009 Mazda 5 | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | Visa | 5 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 650 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |