1988 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1978 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 33 (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 176 kg more than 1978 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 33 (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1978 Citroen Visa | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
Model | 33 | Visa |
Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 70 mm |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 124 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |