1967 Citroen DS vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1967 Citroen DS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Citroen DS (108 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 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 8 kg more than 1967 Citroen DS.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 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, 1967 Citroen DS (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | DS | 88 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 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 |
