1976 Citroen CX vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Citroen CX (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 707 kg more than 1976 Citroen CX.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Citroen CX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Rover 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, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen CX. (186 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen CX. 1976 Citroen CX has automatic transmission and 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Citroen CX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Citroen CX | 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Citroen | Rover |
Model | CX | Land Rover Discovery |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2347 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 2012 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2550 mm |