1974 Citroen CX vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Citroen CX would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (75 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 750 kg more than 1974 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Citroen CX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen CX. (150 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen CX | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | CX | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
