1987 Citroen AX vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Citroen AX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Citroen AX would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (95 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1384 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Citroen AX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (115 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen AX | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | AX | Discovery |
Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 706 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |