1959 Citroen 2CV vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 25 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 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (50 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 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 | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | 2CV | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
