1987 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1987 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1987 Cadillac DeVille. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1987 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 358 kg more than 1987 Cadillac DeVille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Cadillac DeVille. (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Cadillac DeVille | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | DeVille | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4087 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2740 mm |
