1987 Citroen Visa vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 26 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 628 kg more than 1987 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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 Boxter (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Visa | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | Visa | Boxter |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 277 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2475 mm |
