1978 Renault 12 vs. 1978 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 1978 Renault 12 and 1978 Volkswagen Citi were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volkswagen Citi (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1978 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Renault 12 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1978 Volkswagen Citi.
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, 1978 Volkswagen Citi (150 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 12. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Volkswagen Citi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Renault 12 | 1978 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | 12 | Citi |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |