1982 Citroen LN vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1982 Citroen LN is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda 818 (80 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1982 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1982 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda 818 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1982 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Mazda 818 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 1971 Mazda 818. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1971 Mazda 818 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Citroen LN | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | LN | 818 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2290 mm |