1966 Citroen DS vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1966 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1258 kg more than 1966 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Citroen DS | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | DS | Defender |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 75 L |
