1985 Renault 25 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault 25 would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Citi (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Citi.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 25 (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (108 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Renault 25 | 2007 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | 25 | Citi |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 1423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 49 L |
