1978 Citroen LN vs. 1998 Daihatsu Mira
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 20 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 659 cc (3 cylinders), 1998 Daihatsu Mira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daihatsu Mira (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Mira should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daihatsu Mira weights approximately 82 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.
Because 1998 Daihatsu Mira is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Citroen LN. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Mira will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Daihatsu Mira (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Daihatsu Mira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LN | 1998 Daihatsu Mira | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | LN | Mira |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 37 L |
