2005 Citroen C vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Citroen C is newer by 10 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 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 783 kg more than 2005 Citroen C. 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 2005 Citroen C. 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 (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | C | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
