1985 Citroen LNA vs. 1985 Renault Siete
To start off, both 1985 Citroen LNA and 1985 Renault Siete were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault Siete is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault Siete (44 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1985 Citroen LNA. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault Siete should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen LNA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault Siete weights approximately 105 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.
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, 1985 Renault Siete (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen LNA. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Renault Siete will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen LNA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen LNA | 1985 Renault Siete | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | LNA | Siete |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| 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 | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2540 mm |
