1981 Citroen Visa vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 911 weights approximately 453 kg more than 1981 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Citroen Visa | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | Visa | 911 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |