1988 Citroen AX vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1988 Citroen AX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,431 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1988 Citroen AX. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1988 Citroen AX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Citroen AX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen AX. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen AX | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | AX | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
