1978 Citroen LNA vs. 1996 Honda S-MX
To start off, 1996 Honda S-MX is newer by 18 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda S-MX (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LNA. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LNA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda S-MX weights approximately 620 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 1996 Honda S-MX 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, 1996 Honda S-MX 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, 1996 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LNA. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LNA.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen LNA | 1996 Honda S-MX | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | LNA | S-MX |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |