1982 Citroen LN vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 25 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 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1982 Citroen LN. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1982 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 350 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, 2007 Toyota Avanza (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Citroen LN. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Citroen LN | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | LN | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 91.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 45 L |
