1978 Citroen LNA vs. 1972 Mazda 818

To start off, 1978 Citroen LNA is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LNA. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LNA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda 818 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1978 Citroen LNA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1972 Mazda 818 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 1972 Mazda 818. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Citroen LNA, 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, 1972 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LNA. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LNA.

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