2008 Audi A4 vs. 1984 Citroen Visa

To start off, 2008 Audi A4 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 weights approximately 438 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 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, 2008 Audi A4 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.

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2008 Audi A4 1984 Citroen Visa
Make Audi Citroen
Model A4 Visa
Year Released 2008 1984
Body Type Station Wagon Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 652 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 35 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 50 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.6 mm 77.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 70 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1160 kg 722 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 3700 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1540 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.8 L/100km 10.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 40 L