1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster is newer by 21 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 2,688 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 535 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | Visa | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |
