1978 Citroen LN vs. 1959 Fiat 600
To start off, 1978 Citroen LN is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 652 cc (2 cylinders), 1978 Citroen LN is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Citroen LN (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Citroen LN should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 600 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1978 Citroen LN.
Because 1959 Fiat 600 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 1959 Fiat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1978 Citroen LN (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Citroen LN will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LN | 1959 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | LN | 600 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 38 L |
