1985 Citroen Visa vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 28 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 458 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 1248 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 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera (700 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 650 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | Visa | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 303 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2920 mm |
