1980 Citroen LN vs. 1990 Renault Laguna

To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Citroen LN. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Citroen LN would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Laguna (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1980 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Laguna weights approximately 295 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 1990 Renault Laguna 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 1990 Renault Laguna. 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, 1990 Renault Laguna (181 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen LN. (50 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen LN. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1980 Citroen LN has manual transmission. 1980 Citroen LN will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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