1978 Citroen LN vs. 1989 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim is newer by 11 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 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim (141 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 644 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.
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, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim (232 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LN | 1989 Plymouth Acclaim | |
| Make | Citroen | Plymouth |
| Model | LN | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2630 mm |
