1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1988 Renault 21
To start off, 1988 Renault 21 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 21 (64 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Renault 21 weights approximately 215 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.
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, 1988 Renault 21 (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1988 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Visa | 21 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2820 mm |
