1967 Citroen Dyane 6 vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Citroen Dyane 6 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. (32 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1490 kg more than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. (41 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Citroen Dyane 6 1998 Land Rover Discovery
Make Citroen Land Rover
Model Dyane 6 Discovery
Year Released 1967 1998
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 602 cc 3946 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 32 HP 181 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 41 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 600 kg 2090 kg
Vehicle Length 3880 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2550 mm