1944 Citroen 15 vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1944 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1944 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1944 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 638 kg more than 1944 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1944 Citroen 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1944 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1944 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
1944 Citroen 15 | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | 15 | Discovery |
Year Released | 1944 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1963 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2550 mm |