1987 Citroen BX vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Citroen BX would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen BX (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1127 kg more than 1987 Citroen BX.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Citroen BX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen BX. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen BX. 1999 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1987 Citroen BX has manual transmission. 1987 Citroen BX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen BX | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | BX | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1073 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
