1984 Buick Electra vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 4 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 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 430 kg more than 1984 Buick Electra.
Because 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2740 mm |
