1978 Citroen LN vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 35 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 1090 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 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Citroen LN. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LN | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | LN | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2920 mm |
