1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 30 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 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti IPL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti IPL (343 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti IPL weights approximately 847 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 2013 Infiniti IPL 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 2013 Infiniti IPL. 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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti IPL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
| Make | Citroen | Infiniti |
| Model | Visa | IPL |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
