2002 Citroen C8 vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Citroen C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Citroen C8 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C8. (127 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C8 weights approximately 393 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Citroen C8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C8. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen C8 | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C8 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 21.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 180 L |