1981 Citroen Visa vs. 1960 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1981 Citroen Visa is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Citroen Visa weights approximately 90 kg more than 1960 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Renault Dauphine is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Renault Dauphine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Citroen Visa (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Citroen Visa | 1960 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | Visa | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1981 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 38 L |