1981 Citroen LN vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1993 Nissan Serena is newer by 12 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Serena (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1981 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 790 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Nissan Serena (169 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen LN | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | LN | Serena |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2740 mm |
