1978 Citroen LN vs. 1995 Daihatsu Domino
To start off, 1995 Daihatsu Domino is newer by 17 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 846 cc (3 cylinders), 1995 Daihatsu Domino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Daihatsu Domino (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Daihatsu Domino should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen LN weights approximately 85 kg more than 1995 Daihatsu Domino.
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, 1995 Daihatsu Domino (69 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Daihatsu Domino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LN | 1995 Daihatsu Domino | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | LN | Domino |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 846 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
