1977 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 565 kg more than 1977 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Estate. (380 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
