1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 952 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 178 kg more than 1966 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 (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Visa | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 952 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 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 |
