1966 Citroen DS vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Citroen DS would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1966 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 860 kg more than 1966 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Citroen DS | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | DS | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 96 L |
