1973 Citroen DS vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1973 Citroen DS. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 907 kg more than 1973 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen DS. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Citroen DS | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | DS | Defender |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3230 mm |
