1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (194 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 397 kg more than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (430 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Fleetwood | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 2620 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2440 mm |
