1987 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1983 Buick Century
To start off, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick Century (110 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1983 Buick Century (197 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm). This means 1983 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. 1983 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1983 Buick Century | |
Make | Toyota | Buick |
Model | Land Cruiser | Century |
Year Released | 1987 | 1983 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2446 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 184 Nm | 197 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2662 mm |