1982 Citroen LN vs. 1982 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1982 Citroen LN and 1982 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,092 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volkswagen Golf (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1982 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1982 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 36 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.
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 Volkswagen Golf (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Citroen LN | 1982 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | LN | Golf |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 45 L |