1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1987 Renault 11
To start off, 1987 Renault 11 is newer by 9 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 1,237 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Renault 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 11 (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 11 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Renault 11 weights approximately 20 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, 1987 Renault 11 (93 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1987 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Visa | 11 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1237 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 | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2490 mm |
