1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 29 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 1260 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 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series 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 BMW 6 series (649 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 599 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa. 2013 BMW 6 series 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. 2013 BMW 6 series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Citroen Visa | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Citroen | BMW |
Model | Visa | 6 series |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 437 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4896 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2081 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2855 mm |