1942 Citroen 7A vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 70 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Citroen 7A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Citroen 7A would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 475 more horse power than 1942 Citroen 7A. (35 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1942 Citroen 7A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1565 kg more than 1942 Citroen 7A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1942 Citroen 7A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1942 Citroen 7A has manual transmission. 1942 Citroen 7A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Citroen 7A | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | 7A | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1942 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1628 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2743 mm |
