1978 Citroen LNA vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1978 Citroen LNA is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 652 cc (2 cylinders), 1978 Citroen LNA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Citroen LNA (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Citroen LNA should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen LNA weights approximately 240 kg more than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Citroen LNA (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1978 Citroen LNA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LNA | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | LNA | Minica |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2010 mm |
