1979 Buick Century vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 470 kg more than 1979 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
