1948 Citroen 15 vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 874 kg more than 1948 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Citroen 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 15. 1999 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1948 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1948 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 15 | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | 15 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2550 mm |
