1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1993 Porsche 965
To start off, 1993 Porsche 965 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 965 (355 HP) has 275 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 965 weights approximately 646 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Porsche 965 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 1993 Porsche 965. 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, 1993 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1993 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | Visa | 965 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 355 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |
