1978 Citroen LNA vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1979 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen LNA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen LNA would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Civic (67 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LNA. (35 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LNA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Civic weights approximately 85 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1979 Honda Civic (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LNA. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LNA. 1979 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1978 Citroen LNA has manual transmission. 1978 Citroen LNA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen LNA | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | LNA | Civic |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 49 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |