1981 Citroen LN vs. 1963 Honda S500
To start off, 1981 Citroen LN is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Honda S500 would be higher. At 652 cc (2 cylinders), 1981 Citroen LN is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Honda S500 (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1981 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Honda S500 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Honda S500 weights approximately 16 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 1963 Honda S500 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 1963 Honda S500. 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, 1981 Citroen LN (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Citroen LN will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Citroen LN | 1963 Honda S500 | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | LN | S500 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 40 L |