1978 Citroen LN vs. 1992 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1992 Peugeot 405 is newer by 14 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Peugeot 405 (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 460 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Peugeot 405 (168 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen LN | 1992 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | LN | 405 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2710 mm |