1976 Citroen LN vs. 1984 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1984 Honda Prelude is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Citroen LN. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Citroen LN would be higher. At 1,827 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1976 Citroen LN. (32 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Prelude weights approximately 269 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.
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, 1984 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen LN. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Citroen LN | 1984 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | LN | Prelude |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1827 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 32 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 120 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 706 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |