1956 Buick 40 vs. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | 40 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1956 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3431 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 462 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |