1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1985 Renault 5
To start off, both 1985 Citroen Visa and 1985 Renault 5 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,526 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 5 (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 5 weights approximately 184 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 5 (430 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 1985 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Visa | 5 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1526 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 51 L |
