1978 Citroen LN vs. 1995 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1995 Honda Prelude 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Prelude weights approximately 526 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, 1995 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen LN | 1995 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | LN | Prelude |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 60 L |