1976 Buick Estate vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 15 kg more than 1976 Buick Estate.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 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 |
