1978 Citroen LNA vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 35 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 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 468 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LNA. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LNA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1880 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 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Citroen LNA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 576 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LNA. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LNA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LNA | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | LNA | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | electric |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | (:1): 9. |
| Top Speed | 126 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2745 mm |
