1984 Citroen LN vs. 1978 Renault 4
To start off, 1984 Citroen LN is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault 4 would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Renault 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen LN (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen LN should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Renault 4 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1984 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, 1978 Renault 4 (72 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Renault 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen LN | 1978 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | LN | 4 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |
