1972 Buick GS vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,723 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 270 kg more than 1972 Buick GS.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick GS | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
