1986 Citroen C vs. 1986 Renault Rodeo
To start off, both 1986 Citroen C and 1986 Renault Rodeo were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen C (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1986 Renault Rodeo. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen C should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Rodeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen C weights approximately 225 kg more than 1986 Renault Rodeo. 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, 1986 Citroen C (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Rodeo. (75 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Rodeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen C | 1986 Renault Rodeo | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C | Rodeo |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
