1959 Citroen 2CV vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1440 kg more than 1959 Citroen 2CV.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (50 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen 2CV. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1959 Citroen 2CV has manual transmission. 1959 Citroen 2CV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen 2CV | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | 2CV | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 93 L |
