1956 Citroen DS vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 49 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 3,001 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 318 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1956 Citroen DS has manual transmission. 1956 Citroen DS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | DS | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 940 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 180 L |
