1987 Citroen AX vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1987 Citroen AX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1178 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | AX | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2740 mm |
