2007 BMW X5 vs. 1978 Citroen Visa
To start off, 2007 BMW X5 is newer by 29 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 weights approximately 1354 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 2007 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 BMW X5 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 1978 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | X5 | Visa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 124 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.2 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 40 L |
