2000 Audi A6 vs. 1980 Citroen Visa

To start off, 2000 Audi A6 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A6 (129 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A6 weights approximately 673 kg more than 1980 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Audi A6 (195 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Visa.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Audi A6 1980 Citroen Visa
Make Audi Citroen
Model A6 Visa
Year Released 2000 1980
Body Type Station Wagon Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1983 cc 652 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 129 HP 35 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 195 Nm 51 Nm
Torque RPM 3300 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 70 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 722 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 3700 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1540 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 40 L


 

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