1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1435 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 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | Visa | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2895 mm |
