1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1998 Renault Twingo
To start off, 1998 Renault Twingo is newer by 14 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Renault Twingo. (57 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 70 kg more than 1998 Renault Twingo. 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, 1984 Citroen Visa (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Twingo. (92 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1998 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Visa | Twingo |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 40 L |
