1978 Citroen LN vs. 1981 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1981 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 3 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Isuzu Piazza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Isuzu Piazza (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 570 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, 1981 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LN | 1981 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Citroen | Isuzu |
| Model | LN | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |
