1978 Citroen LN vs. 1999 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1999 Renault Safrane is newer by 21 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Safrane weights approximately 815 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, 1999 Renault Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LN | 1999 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | LN | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 38 L |
