1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 573 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 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa. 2009 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1984 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1984 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | Visa | 911 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 67 L |
