1983 Citroen LN vs. 1963 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Citroen LN is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Toyota Corona (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1983 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Toyota Corona weights approximately 230 kg more than 1983 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Citroen LN, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Toyota Corona (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen LN | 1963 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | LN | Corona |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |
