1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 15 would be higher. At 1,579 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 15 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Citroen Visa (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1971 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Visa | 15 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
