2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 27 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (312 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 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 820 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2740 mm |
