1983 Citroen LN vs. 1983 Peugeot 305
To start off, both 1983 Citroen LN and 1983 Peugeot 305 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 305 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Peugeot 305 (65 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1983 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 305 should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 305 weights approximately 275 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.
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, 1983 Peugeot 305 (122 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 305 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen LN | 1983 Peugeot 305 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | LN | 305 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 65 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2630 mm |
