1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 3 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 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Renault Super 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault Super 5 (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault Super 5 should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen Visa weights approximately 45 kg more than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Renault Super 5 (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Renault Super 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Visa | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
