1950 Citroen 15 vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 794 kg more than 1950 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Citroen 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Citroen 15 | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1985 |
| 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 | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 2120 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 |
