1951 Buick 40 vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 675 kg more than 1951 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | 40 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2860 mm |