1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1987 Renault 5
To start off, 1987 Renault 5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,419 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 5 (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (56 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Renault 5 weights approximately 286 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Renault 5 (435 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1987 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Visa | 5 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
