1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1997 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 1997 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 640 kg more than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid.

Let's talk about torque, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Land Rover Discovery.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Citroen Rally Raid 1997 Land Rover Discovery
Make Citroen Land Rover
Model Rally Raid Discovery
Year Released 1990 1997
Engine Size 2499 cc 3946 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 297 HP 181 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 590 Nm 321 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 1450 kg 2090 kg
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2550 mm