1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1983 Renault 11
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Renault 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Renault 11 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Renault 11 (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 11 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Renault 11 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Renault 11 (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1983 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Visa | 11 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2490 mm |
