1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1978 Citroen LNA
To start off, 1985 Citroen Visa is newer by 7 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. Both 1985 Citroen Visa and 1978 Citroen LNA are equipped with a 652 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 35 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen Visa weights approximately 30 kg more 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, 1985 Citroen Visa (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LNA. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LNA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 1978 Citroen LNA | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Visa | LNA |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |
