1979 Citroen Visa vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito 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 2,151 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito (120 HP @ 1800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito weights approximately 1294 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 Mercedes-Benz Vito (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen Visa | 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Visa | Vito |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 2151 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 78 L |
