1959 Citroen 2CV vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Citroen 2CV 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 141 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (12 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1959 Citroen 2CV. 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (25 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen 2CV | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | 2CV | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 423 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 25 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2740 mm |
