1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 36 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 216 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 198 kg more than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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, 2007 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 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Fleetwood | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 4162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 2025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3190 mm |
