1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2011 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2011 Bugatti Veyron 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 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2011 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (1,184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1149 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bugatti Veyron weights approximately 1147 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 Bugatti Veyron 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, 2011 Bugatti Veyron 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 Bugatti Veyron (1,500 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1450 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa. 2011 Bugatti Veyron has automatic transmission and 1983 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1983 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Bugatti Veyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 2011 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | Citroen | Bugatti |
| Model | Visa | Veyron |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 7993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 1184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 1500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
