1980 Austin Mini Metro vs. 1980 Citroen LN
To start off, both 1980 Austin Mini Metro and 1980 Citroen LN were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,257 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Austin Mini Metro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Austin Mini Metro (62 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1980 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Austin Mini Metro should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Austin Mini Metro weights approximately 44 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Austin Mini Metro (97 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Austin Mini Metro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Mini Metro | 1980 Citroen LN | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | Mini Metro | LN |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1257 cc | 651 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 754 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 43 L |
