1980 Buick Electra vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 780 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
