1978 Citroen LN vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, both 1978 Citroen LN and 1978 Daihatsu Charmant were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 82 kg more than 1978 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Daihatsu Charmant 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 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Citroen LN, 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, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LN | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | LN | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 43 L |
