1999 Citroen Pluriel vs. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Citroen Pluriel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Citroen Pluriel would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser (256 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 967 kg more than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota FJ 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, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Pluriel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Pluriel | 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Pluriel | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2690 mm |
