1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1965 Renault Floride
To start off, 1985 Citroen Visa is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Renault Floride (48 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Renault Floride should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Renault Floride weights approximately 93 kg more than 1985 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Renault Floride is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1965 Renault Floride (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Renault Floride will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 1965 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Visa | Floride |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
