1967 Citroen DS vs. 1992 Rover 216
To start off, 1992 Rover 216 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 216 (122 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 216 should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 362 kg more than 1992 Rover 216.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 216. (140 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1967 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 216.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 1992 Rover 216 | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | DS | 216 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
