1979 Buick Estate vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 80 kg more than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
