1978 Citroen LN vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corsa 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 1,452 cc, 1980 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corsa weights approximately 105 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LN | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | LN | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |
