2007 Cadillac DTS vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Cadillac DTS is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac DTS (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 262 kg more than 2007 Cadillac DTS.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Cadillac DTS (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac DTS | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | DTS | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2740 mm |
