1981 Citroen Visa vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 26 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 893 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 2007 Jaguar XJ8 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 2007 Jaguar XJ8. 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, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Visa. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 has automatic transmission and 1981 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1981 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen Visa | 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | Visa | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 85 L |
