1980 Citroen LN vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 28 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1980 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1310 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, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Citroen LN | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | LN | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 80 L |
