1959 Citroen DS vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 51 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1388 kg more than 1959 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | DS | Defender |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
