2003 Buick Centieme vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Buick Centieme is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Centieme (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 106 kg more than 2003 Buick Centieme.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Buick Centieme (542 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Centieme | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Centieme | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2740 mm |
