1991 Citroen AX vs. 1979 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1991 Citroen AX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 953 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Citroen AX (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Citroen Visa weights approximately 54 kg more than 1991 Citroen AX.
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, 1991 Citroen AX (75 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen AX | 1979 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | AX | Visa |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 953 cc | 650 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2860 mm |
