1988 Citroen Visa vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1988 Citroen Visa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 458 kg more than 1988 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Visa | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Visa | Celica |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
