1956 Citroen DS vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen DS would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 642 kg more than 1956 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | DS | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2740 mm |
