1959 Citroen DS vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 54 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 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 1462 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 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (625 Nm) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Citroen DS | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | DS | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 625 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2745 mm |