1978 Citroen LNA vs. 1997 Kia Joice
To start off, 1997 Kia Joice is newer by 19 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 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Joice (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LNA. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LNA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Joice weights approximately 675 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, 1997 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LNA. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LNA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LNA | 1997 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | LNA | Joice |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2730 mm |
