2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Citroen C5
To start off, 2010 Citroen C5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C5. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 275 kg more than 2010 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C5. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Citroen |
| Model | Discovery | C5 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4553 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2820 mm |
