1980 Citroen Visa vs. 2006 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2006 Kia Pregio is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Pregio (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Pregio should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Pregio weights approximately 1278 kg more than 1980 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Kia Pregio is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Kia Pregio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Kia Pregio (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Pregio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Citroen Visa | 2006 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | Visa | Pregio |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |
