2009 Audi R8 vs. 1980 Citroen Visa
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 29 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 173 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.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 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, 2009 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 1980 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | R8 | Visa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |
