1980 Citroen LN vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1980 Citroen LN is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1980 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 765 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 1971 Opel Admiral 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 1971 Opel Admiral. 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, 1971 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Citroen LN | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | LN | Admiral |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 651 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 80 L |