1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche 911 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1983 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 four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 755 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | Visa | 911 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 841 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 100.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
