1985 Citroen LNA vs. 1967 Fiat 850
To start off, 1985 Citroen LNA is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 850 (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1985 Citroen LNA. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen LNA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 850 weights approximately 22 kg more than 1985 Citroen LNA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Fiat 850 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 1967 Fiat 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Citroen LNA, 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, 1967 Fiat 850 (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen LNA. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen LNA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen LNA | 1967 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | LNA | 850 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 30 L |
