1979 Citroen CX vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Citroen CX would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Citroen CX. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 390 kg more than 1979 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen CX. (166 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen CX | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | CX | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2610 mm |
