1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1998 Renault Clio
To start off, 1998 Renault Clio is newer by 20 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Clio (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Clio weights approximately 175 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, 1998 Renault Clio (131 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1998 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Visa | Clio |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
