1982 Citroen LN vs. 1991 Rover 100
To start off, 1991 Rover 100 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Citroen LN. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Citroen LN would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1982 Citroen LN. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1982 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Rover 100 weights approximately 110 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Citroen LN. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Citroen LN | 1991 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | LN | 100 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
