1980 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 29 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 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 360 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Electra | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 5661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 96 L |