1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1985 Renault Espace
To start off, 1985 Renault Espace is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault Espace (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault Espace weights approximately 448 kg more than 1983 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, 1985 Renault Espace (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1985 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Visa | Espace |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |
