1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1981 Citroen LN
To start off, 1981 Citroen LN is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 696 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1981 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Citroen LN weights approximately 140 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700.
Because 1961 Abarth 700 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 1961 Abarth 700. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Citroen LN, 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, 1961 Abarth 700 (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1981 Citroen LN | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | 700 | LN |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 43 L |
