1992 Citroen BX vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Citroen BX would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1992 Citroen BX. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1992 Citroen BX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Citroen BX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Citroen BX. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen BX | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | BX | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 3944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 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 | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
