1985 Citroen Visa vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 307 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 307 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 574 kg more than 1985 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 307 (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa. 2007 Peugeot 307 has automatic transmission and 1985 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1985 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Visa | 307 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
