1981 Citroen LN vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1982 Honda Quintet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Citroen LN. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Citroen LN would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1981 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Quintet weights approximately 270 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen LN | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | LN | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2370 mm |
