1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | Visa | 911 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |