1978 Citroen LN vs. 2013 Volvo C30
To start off, 2013 Volvo C30 is newer by 35 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo C30 (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo C30 weights approximately 750 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, 2013 Volvo C30 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LN | 2013 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | LN | C30 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 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 | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4266 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2039 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1447 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2640 mm |
