1956 Citroen DS vs. 1996 Rover 200
To start off, 1996 Rover 200 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 200 (108 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 255 kg more than 1996 Rover 200.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 137 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1996 Rover 200 | |
Make | Citroen | Rover |
Model | DS | 200 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 137 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2510 mm |