1974 Citroen CX vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Citroen CX would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (95 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 535 kg more than 1974 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Citroen CX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen CX. (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Citroen CX | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | CX | Discovery |
Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2550 mm |