1981 Citroen Visa vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 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 3,588 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche 911 weights approximately 658 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 2002 Porsche 911 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 2002 Porsche 911. 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, 2002 Porsche 911 (366 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm). This means 2002 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 | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | Visa | 911 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 3588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 366 Nm |
Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2360 mm |