1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 20 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP) has 102 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1228 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 2004 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, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | Visa | Discovery |
Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 182 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 2058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |