1983 Citroen LN vs. 1956 Saab 93
To start off, 1983 Citroen LN is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Saab 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Saab 93 would be higher. At 748 cc (3 cylinders), 1956 Saab 93 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Citroen LN (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1956 Saab 93. (33 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen LN should accelerate faster than 1956 Saab 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Saab 93 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1983 Citroen LN.
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, 1956 Saab 93 (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Saab 93 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen LN | 1956 Saab 93 | |
| Make | Citroen | Saab |
| Model | LN | 93 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 68 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 54 L |
