1957 Citroen DS vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 55 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1957 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1228 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 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Citroen DS | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | DS | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |
