1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2005 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2005 Maserati MC12 is newer by 22 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 588 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati MC12 weights approximately 595 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 2005 Maserati MC12 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 2005 Maserati MC12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 2005 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 602 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 2005 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Citroen | Maserati |
| Model | Visa | MC12 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
