1970 Buick GS vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 770 kg more than 1970 Buick GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
