1980 Citroen Visa vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 438 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 703 kg more than 1980 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Citroen Visa | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | Visa | 911 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 473 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 67 L |
