1981 Citroen Visa vs. 2001 Spyker C8
To start off, 2001 Spyker C8 is newer by 20 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Spyker C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Spyker C8 (395 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Spyker C8 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Spyker C8 weights approximately 428 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.
Because 2001 Spyker C8 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 2001 Spyker C8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 2001 Spyker C8 (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Spyker C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen Visa | 2001 Spyker C8 | |
| Make | Citroen | Spyker |
| Model | Visa | C8 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |
