1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 32 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 725 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 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | Visa | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |