1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1994 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1994 Renault Laguna is newer by 16 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Renault Laguna (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Renault Laguna weights approximately 601 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, 1994 Renault Laguna (142 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1994 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Visa | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |
