1978 Citroen LNA vs. 1998 Nissan Primera
To start off, 1998 Nissan Primera is newer by 20 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Primera (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LNA. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LNA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Primera weights approximately 450 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, 1998 Nissan Primera (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LNA. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LNA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LNA | 1998 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | LNA | Primera |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2610 mm |
