1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1976 Renault 20
To start off, 1978 Citroen Visa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Renault 20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Renault 20 would be higher. At 1,645 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Renault 20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Renault 20 (97 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Renault 20 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Renault 20 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1978 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1976 Renault 20 (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Renault 20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa. 1976 Renault 20 has automatic transmission and 1978 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1978 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Renault 20 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 1976 Renault 20 | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | Visa | 20 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1645 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 59 L |