1981 Citroen LN vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1981 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen LN.
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, 1983 Toyota Corolla (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen LN | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | LN | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |
