1978 Citroen CX vs. 1997 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1997 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen CX 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 80 more horse power than 1978 Citroen CX. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 825 kg more than 1978 Citroen CX. 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 1978 Citroen CX. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen CX. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen CX | 1997 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | CX | Discovery |
Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2550 mm |