1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 995 kg more than 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 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 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 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 (430 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 2620 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2440 mm |
