1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 466 kg more than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Because 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 642 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Citroen Visa | |
Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
Model | Corvette | Visa |
Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 35 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 50 Nm |
Top Speed | 324 km/hour | 124 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |