1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1980 Renault 12
To start off, 1980 Renault 12 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Renault 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 12 (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 12 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault 12 weights approximately 149 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, 1980 Renault 12 (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Renault 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 1980 Renault 12 | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | Visa | 12 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 954 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |