1981 Citroen LN vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 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), 1984 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (119 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1981 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 280 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 1984 Toyota Corolla 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 1984 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1984 Toyota Corolla (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 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 | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | LN | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| 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 | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |
