1979 Buick Regal vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 840 kg more than 1979 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
