1956 Citroen DS vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 48 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 918 kg more than 1956 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | DS | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2550 mm |
