1989 Citroen XM vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Citroen XM would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen XM (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 543 kg more than 1989 Citroen XM.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Citroen XM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (235 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM. 1989 Citroen XM has automatic transmission and 1995 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Citroen XM will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen XM | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | XM | Discovery |
Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1963 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2550 mm |