1981 Citroen LN vs. 1970 Honda S800
To start off, 1981 Citroen LN is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S800 would be higher. At 791 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Honda S800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1981 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen LN.
Because 1970 Honda S800 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 1970 Honda S800. 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, 1970 Honda S800 (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Honda S800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Citroen LN | 1970 Honda S800 | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | LN | S800 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 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 | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 35 L |