1981 Citroen LN vs. 1988 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1988 Nissan Vanette is newer by 7 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Vanette (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1981 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 720 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 1988 Nissan Vanette 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 1988 Nissan Vanette. 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, 1988 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen LN | 1988 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | LN | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2080 mm |
