1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini
To start off, 1978 Citroen Visa is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini would be higher. At 844 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen Visa weights approximately 74 kg more than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini.
Because 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Visa | Dauphine Gordini |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 31 L |
