1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1979 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1979 Citroen Visa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 288 kg more than 1979 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1979 Citroen Visa | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
Model | Giulia | Visa |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 650 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 50 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |