1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1978 Daihatsu Taft
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 2,530 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. (62 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 295 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Because 1978 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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 Daihatsu Taft (150 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Taft will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1978 Daihatsu Taft | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | Visa | Taft |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 2530 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2030 mm |
