1959 Citroen DS vs. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Citroen DS would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS.
Because 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | DS | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
