2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 2006 Buick Lucerne (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Lucerne | 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Lucerne | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3431 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |