1983 Citroen LN vs. 1988 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Citroen LN. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Citroen LN would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Shuttle (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1983 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 370 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 1988 Honda Shuttle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Citroen LN. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Honda Shuttle (148 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen LN | 1988 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | LN | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |
