2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 24 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 246 kg more than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2740 mm |
