2002 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1556 kg more than 2002 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C3. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C3.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Citroen C3 2009 Land Rover Discovery
Make Citroen Land Rover
Model C3 Discovery
Year Released 2002 2009
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1398 cc 4015 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 209 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 360 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 177 km/hour 175 km/hour
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1152 kg 2708 kg
Vehicle Length 3860 mm 4840 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.3 L/100km 16 L/100km