1981 Citroen LN vs. 1995 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1995 Toyota Venture 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1981 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Venture weights approximately 630 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen LN | 1995 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | LN | Venture |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |
