1998 Citroen XM vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1998 Citroen XM is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1998 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 810 kg more than 1998 Citroen XM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 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 (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen XM. (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Citroen XM | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | XM | Discovery |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 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 | 1280 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |