2001 Audi A6 vs. 1988 Citroen Visa

To start off, 2001 Audi A6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 4,170 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A6 weights approximately 1073 kg more than 1988 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 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, 2001 Audi A6 (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Visa. 2001 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 1988 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1988 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2001 Audi A6 1988 Citroen Visa
Make Audi Citroen
Model A6 Visa
Year Released 2001 1988
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4170 cc 652 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 296 HP 35 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 50 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 77.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 70 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1795 kg 722 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 3700 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1540 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 10.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 40 L