1978 Citroen LN vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 19 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 226 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, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LN | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Citroen | Marcos |
| Model | LN | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
