1983 Citroen LN vs. 1983 Pontiac 1000
To start off, both 1983 Citroen LN and 1983 Pontiac 1000 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1983 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 250 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 1983 Pontiac 1000 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 1983 Pontiac 1000. 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, 1983 Pontiac 1000 (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen LN | 1983 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | LN | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2400 mm |
