1981 Citroen LN vs. 1975 Seat 127
To start off, 1981 Citroen LN is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Seat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 127 would be higher. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Seat 127 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Seat 127 (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1981 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Seat 127 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Citroen LN weights approximately 5 kg more than 1975 Seat 127.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1975 Seat 127 (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Seat 127 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen LN | 1975 Seat 127 | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | LN | 127 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2230 mm |
