1988 Citroen Visa vs. 1991 Renault Express
To start off, 1991 Renault Express is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,106 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Renault Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Renault Express (45 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Renault Express should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Renault Express weights approximately 98 kg more than 1988 Citroen Visa. 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, 1991 Renault Express (79 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Renault Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Visa | 1991 Renault Express | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Visa | Express |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
