1985 Citroen LNA vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 1994 Nissan President is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Citroen LNA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Citroen LNA would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1985 Citroen LNA. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen LNA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 1180 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 1994 Nissan President 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 1994 Nissan President. 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen LNA. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen LNA. 1994 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1985 Citroen LNA has manual transmission. 1985 Citroen LNA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen LNA | 1994 Nissan President | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | LNA | President |
Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3040 mm |