1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 238 kg more than 1965 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Citroen Visa (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | Visa | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |