1971 Citroen DS vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, both 1971 Citroen DS and 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1971 Citroen DS. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1971 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 426 kg more than 1971 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Citroen DS. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Citroen DS | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Citroen | Rover |
Model | DS | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2820 mm |