1978 Citroen LNA vs. 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 2 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LNA. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LNA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 905 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 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Citroen LNA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster 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, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LNA. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LNA.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen LNA | 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Citroen | Plymouth |
Model | LNA | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2700 mm |