1985 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1984 Buick Century
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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 Century (224 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm). This means 1984 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. 1984 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1984 Buick Century | |
| Make | Toyota | Buick |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Century |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2664 mm |
