1942 Citroen 15 vs. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (138 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1942 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1942 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 815 kg more than 1942 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1942 Citroen 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (322 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1942 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1942 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Citroen 15 | 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1942 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2740 mm |
