1978 Citroen LNA vs. 1978 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1978 Citroen LNA and 1978 Triumph Spitfire were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Triumph Spitfire (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LNA. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LNA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 105 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 1978 Triumph Spitfire 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 1978 Triumph Spitfire. 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, 1978 Triumph Spitfire (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LNA. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LNA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LNA | 1978 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Citroen | Triumph |
| Model | LNA | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 33 L |
