1959 Citroen DS vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1960 Land Rover 88 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Citroen DS (74 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1959 Citroen DS.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1960 Land Rover 88 (157 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1960 Land Rover 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | DS | 88 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2240 mm |
