1984 Citroen LN vs. 1998 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1998 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 14 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1984 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen LN weights approximately 56 kg more than 1998 Donkervoort D8.
Because 1998 Donkervoort D8 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 1998 Donkervoort D8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1998 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen LN | 1998 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Citroen | Donkervoort |
| Model | LN | D8 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2310 mm |
