1972 Citroen DS vs. 1997 Rover 600
To start off, 1997 Rover 600 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,347 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Rover 600 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Citroen DS. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Rover 600 should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Citroen DS weights approximately 12 kg more than 1997 Rover 600.
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, 1972 Citroen DS (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 600. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Citroen DS | 1997 Rover 600 | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | DS | 600 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2347 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2730 mm |
