1981 GMC Suburban vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1981 GMC Suburban is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 6,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 GMC Suburban weights approximately 695 kg more than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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. 1981 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 GMC Suburban | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Suburban | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6210 cc | 4230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2290 mm |