1976 Buick Estate vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 153 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 16 kg more than 1976 Buick Estate.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
