1992 BMW 332 vs. 1978 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 14 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 332 weights approximately 635 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 332 (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 332 | 1978 Citroen Visa | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | 332 | Visa |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 69 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2440 mm |