1982 Citroen LN vs. 1982 Innocenti Mini
To start off, both 1982 Citroen LN and 1982 Innocenti Mini were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Citroen LN is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Citroen LN (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Innocenti Mini. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Citroen LN should accelerate faster than 1982 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Citroen LN weights approximately 40 kg more than 1982 Innocenti Mini. 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, 1982 Citroen LN (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Innocenti Mini. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1982 Citroen LN will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Citroen LN | 1982 Innocenti Mini | |
Make | Citroen | Innocenti |
Model | LN | Mini |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 38 L |