1959 Citroen DS vs. 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D is newer by 33 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 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Citroen DS (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (51 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 450 kg more than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Citroen DS (137 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (89 Nm). This means 1959 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | DS | 100 1.4 D |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
