1981 Citroen LN vs. 1957 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1981 Citroen LN is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 1400 (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1981 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1981 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Fiat 1400 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 1957 Fiat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1957 Fiat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen LN | 1957 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | LN | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |
