1979 Citroen Visa vs. 2010 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2010 Honda CR-V is newer by 31 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda CR-V (180 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda CR-V weights approximately 834 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, 2010 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa. 2010 Honda CR-V 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. 2010 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen Visa | 2010 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Visa | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 58 L |
