1980 Citroen LN vs. 1970 Mazda 616
To start off, 1980 Citroen LN is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1980 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda 616 weights approximately 200 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Citroen LN | 1970 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | LN | 616 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2480 mm |
