2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 28 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 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 110 kg more than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Cadillac CTS (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | CTS | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
