1978 Citroen LN vs. 2005 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2005 Jeep Liberty is newer by 27 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 2,425 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Liberty (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 946 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, 2005 Jeep Liberty (224 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LN. (50 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LN | 2005 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | LN | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 78 L |
