2007 BMW 335 vs. 1980 Citroen Visa
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 27 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 763 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 1980 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 335 | Visa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 40 L |
