1976 Citroen LN vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, both 1976 Citroen LN and 1976 Nissan Bluebird were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1976 Citroen LN. (32 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 304 kg more than 1976 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Nissan Bluebird 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 1976 Nissan Bluebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen LN. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen LN | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | LN | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 32 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 706 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2660 mm |
