1980 Citroen LN vs. 1992 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1992 Renault Safrane is newer by 12 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 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Renault Safrane (98 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1980 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Renault Safrane weights approximately 700 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1992 Renault Safrane (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Citroen LN | 1992 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | LN | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2770 mm |
