2006 Cadillac SRX vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Cadillac SRX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,563 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac SRX (260 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 229 kg more than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Cadillac SRX (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2006 Cadillac SRX has automatic transmission and 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Cadillac SRX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac SRX | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | SRX | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2320 mm |
