1996 BMW 540 vs. 1978 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 18 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 1089 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.
Because 1996 BMW 540 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 BMW 540. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 540 | 1978 Citroen Visa | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | 540 | Visa |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 50 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 70 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 124 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |