1978 Citroen LN vs. 1998 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1998 Nissan Patrol 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 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Patrol (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1486 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 Nissan Patrol 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 Nissan Patrol 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 Nissan Patrol (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LN | 1998 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | LN | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2826 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2196 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1810 mm |
