1957 Citroen DS vs. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1957 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1957 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Citroen DS | 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | DS | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
