1978 Citroen LN vs. 1980 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1980 Nissan Laurel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen LN. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen LN would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 430 kg more than 1978 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Nissan Laurel 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 1980 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1980 Nissan Laurel (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LN. 1980 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1978 Citroen LN has manual transmission. 1978 Citroen LN will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen LN | 1980 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | LN | Laurel |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2680 mm |