1981 Citroen LN vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 14 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1981 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 928 weights approximately 820 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 1995 Porsche 928 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 1995 Porsche 928. 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, 1995 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen LN | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | LN | 928 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 76 L |
