1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1985 Citroen Visa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen Visa (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 114 kg more than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Because 1978 Nissan Silvia 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 1978 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1978 Nissan Silvia (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen Visa | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | Visa | Silvia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |