1978 Citroen LN vs. 2004 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2004 Honda Mobilio is newer by 26 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 550 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, 2004 Honda Mobilio (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LN | 2004 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | LN | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
