1982 Citroen LN vs. 1982 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1982 Citroen LN and 1982 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volkswagen Passat (59 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1982 Citroen LN. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1982 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 180 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 Passat (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Citroen LN. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | LN | Passat |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2560 mm |
