1974 Citroen SM vs. 1997 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1997 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Citroen SM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Citroen SM would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Citroen SM. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen SM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 640 kg more than 1974 Citroen SM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Citroen SM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen SM. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen SM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen SM | 1997 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | SM | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2670 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2550 mm |
