1998 Audi A6 vs. 1981 Citroen LN
To start off, 1998 Audi A6 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Citroen LN. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Citroen LN would be higher. At 2,770 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Audi A6 (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1981 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Audi A6 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1981 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, 1998 Audi A6 (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Audi A6 | 1981 Citroen LN | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A6 | LN |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2240 mm |
