1981 Citroen LN vs. 2010 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2010 Nissan GT-R is newer by 29 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan GT-R (485 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 1981 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 1020 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 2010 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Citroen LN. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan GT-R will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 538 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen LN | 2010 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | LN | GT-R |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 74 L |
