1980 Avanti Avanti vs. 1976 Citroen LN
To start off, 1980 Avanti Avanti is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Citroen LN. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Citroen LN would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Avanti Avanti (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1976 Citroen LN. (32 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 834 kg more than 1976 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Avanti Avanti is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Citroen LN, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen LN. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen LN. 1980 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1976 Citroen LN has manual transmission. 1976 Citroen LN will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Avanti Avanti | 1976 Citroen LN | |
Make | Avanti | Citroen |
Model | Avanti | LN |
Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 32 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2240 mm |