1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1988 Renault 11
To start off, 1988 Renault 11 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,237 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 11 (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 11 should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Renault 11 weights approximately 85 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.
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 11 (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 1988 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Visa | 11 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2490 mm |
