1981 Citroen LN vs. 1980 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1981 Citroen LN is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Kingswood (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1981 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 660 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 1980 Holden Kingswood 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 1980 Holden Kingswood. 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, 1980 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen LN | 1980 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Citroen | Holden |
| Model | LN | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2830 mm |
