1988 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1988 Cadillac DeVille. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1988 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 905 kg more than 1988 Cadillac DeVille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Cadillac DeVille. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Cadillac DeVille. (271 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Cadillac DeVille | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | DeVille | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4086 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2860 mm |
