1978 Citroen LNA vs. 2010 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 32 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 998 cc (3 cylinders), 2010 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Daihatsu Charade (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LNA. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LNA.
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, 2010 Daihatsu Charade (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LNA. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LNA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LNA | 2010 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | LNA | Charade |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 36 L |
