1978 Citroen LN vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 22 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 755 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 290 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 2000 TVR Speed 12 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 TVR Speed 12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Citroen LN, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 831 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LN | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Citroen | TVR |
| Model | LN | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 57 L |
