1981 Citroen LN vs. 1982 Jeep CJ7
To start off, 1982 Jeep CJ7 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 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Jeep CJ7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Jeep CJ7 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1981 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Jeep CJ7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Jeep CJ7 weights approximately 595 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 1982 Jeep CJ7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Citroen LN. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Jeep CJ7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1982 Jeep CJ7 (128 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Jeep CJ7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen LN | 1982 Jeep CJ7 | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | LN | CJ7 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2380 mm |
