1985 Citroen LNA vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Citroen LNA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Citroen LNA would be higher. At 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (134 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1985 Citroen LNA. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen LNA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1485 kg more than 1985 Citroen LNA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Citroen LNA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (308 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen LNA. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen LNA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen LNA | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | LNA | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2860 mm |
