1980 Citroen LN vs. 1980 Fiat 131
To start off, both 1980 Citroen LN and 1980 Fiat 131 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Fiat 131 (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1980 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Fiat 131 weights approximately 310 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 1980 Fiat 131 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 Fiat 131. 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, 1980 Fiat 131 (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Citroen LN | 1980 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | LN | 131 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 651 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2500 mm |