1978 Citroen LNA vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 27 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LNA. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LNA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 961 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda B3000 (240 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LNA. (49 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LNA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LNA | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | LNA | B3000 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 74 L |
