1978 Citroen LN vs. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen LN. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen LN would be higher. At 2,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (261 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 590 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 1979 Lamborghini Urraco 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 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. 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, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (275 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LN | 1979 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Citroen | Lamborghini |
| Model | LN | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 80 L |
