1981 Citroen LN vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1981 Citroen LN is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Renault Floride (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Renault Floride should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Floride weights approximately 36 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 1959 Renault Floride 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 1959 Renault Floride. 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, 1959 Renault Floride (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Renault Floride will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Citroen LN | 1959 Renault Floride | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | LN | Floride |
Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2270 mm |