1971 Citroen DS vs. 1994 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Defender is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,501 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 84 more horse power than 1971 Citroen DS. (98 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1971 Citroen DS.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (312 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Citroen DS. (151 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Citroen DS | 1994 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | DS | Defender |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2370 mm |
