1959 Citroen 2CV vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 50 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (12 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1991 kg more than 1959 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Citroen 2CV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (25 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Citroen 2CV | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | 2CV | Discovery |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 423 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 25 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 2486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 82 L |