1996 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Citroen C4
To start off, 2012 Citroen C4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 365 kg more than 2012 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C4. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Citroen C4 | |
| Make | Toyota | Citroen |
| Model | Land Cruiser | C4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3378 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 303 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
