1984 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1984 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 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, 2013 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, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2850 mm |
