1985 Citroen Visa vs. 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 4,961 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo (523 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 488 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 590 kg more than 1985 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo 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, 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo (511 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Citroen | Lamborghini |
| Model | Visa | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 4961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 511 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
