1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1975 Porsche 911

To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 911 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa.

Because 1975 Porsche 911 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 1975 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1975 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Citroen Visa 1975 Porsche 911
Make Citroen Porsche
Model Visa 911
Year Released 1984 1975
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 652 cc 2687 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 35 HP 0 HP
Torque 50 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 740 kg 1075 kg
Vehicle Length 3700 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2270 mm


 

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