1984 Citroen LN vs. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid
To start off, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen LN. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen LN would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1984 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 740 kg more than 1984 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen LN | 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | LN | Rally Raid |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3000 mm |
