1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2011 Audi R8
To start off, 2011 Audi R8 is newer by 28 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 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 476 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi R8 weights approximately 880 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 2011 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 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, 2011 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 2011 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Citroen | Audi |
| Model | Visa | R8 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2649 mm |
