1981 Citroen LN vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 26 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1981 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 384 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, 2007 Toyota Avanza (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen LN | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | LN | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1094 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 45 L |
