1987 Citroen Visa vs. 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Visa.
Because 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 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 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Visa | 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Citroen | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Visa | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
