1972 Citroen SM vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Citroen SM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Citroen SM would be higher. At 2,995 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Citroen SM (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Citroen SM should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 496 kg more than 1972 Citroen SM.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Citroen SM. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen SM. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen SM.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Citroen SM | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | SM | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2669 cc | 2995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1946 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 180 L |