1989 Buick Century vs. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Century 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) has 215 more horse power than 1989 Buick Century. (161 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Century.
Because 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Buick Century. 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) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Century. (251 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Century | 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Century | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 376 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1374 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2664 mm | 2850 mm |
