1981 Citroen LN vs. 1985 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1985 Nissan Silvia is newer by 4 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1981 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 485 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 1985 Nissan Silvia 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 1985 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1985 Nissan Silvia (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen LN | 1985 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | LN | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2440 mm |
