2006 Buick Terraza vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Buick Terraza is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Terraza (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 350 kg more than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Terraza | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2740 mm |
