1949 Citroen 15 vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1949 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1949 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1382 kg more than 1949 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Citroen 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Citroen 15 | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | 15 | Discovery |
Year Released | 1949 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2890 mm |