2009 Hummer H2 vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Hummer H2 is newer by 29 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 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hummer H2 (393 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H2 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H2 weights approximately 1003 kg more than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Hummer H2 (563 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H2 | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Hummer | Toyota |
| Model | H2 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6198 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 393 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2903 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2740 mm |
