1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1998 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Citroen Xsara. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Citroen Xsara | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | Xsara | Discovery |
Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |