1950 Citroen 2CV vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 2,980 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 2CV.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Citroen 2CV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Citroen 2CV | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | 2CV | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 10 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 180 L |
