1984 Citroen LN vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 28 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1984 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 506 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.
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, 2012 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen LN. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1984 Citroen LN has manual transmission. 1984 Citroen LN will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen LN | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | LN | Civic |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1216 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |
