1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa. 2003 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1984 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1984 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | Visa | Discovery |
Year Released | 1984 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 952 cc | 4553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |