1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (56 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen Visa weights approximately 168 kg more than 1957 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Renault Dauphine 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 1957 Renault Dauphine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Citroen Visa (80 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1957 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Visa | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |
