1978 Citroen LN vs. 1996 Fiat Barchetta
To start off, 1996 Fiat Barchetta is newer by 18 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 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Barchetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Barchetta weights approximately 350 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.
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, 1996 Fiat Barchetta (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Barchetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LN | 1996 Fiat Barchetta | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | LN | Barchetta |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2280 mm |
