1980 Citroen LN vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 Citroen LN is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Toyota Crown (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Crown weights approximately 540 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.
Because 1959 Toyota Crown 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 1959 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1959 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Citroen LN | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | LN | Crown |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2540 mm |
