1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 280 kg more than 1990 Buick Roadmaster.
Because 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Roadmaster | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |