2009 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1996 Buick Century
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,100 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Century (161 HP) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Century. (251 Nm). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Century. 1996 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1996 Buick Century | |
Make | Toyota | Buick |
Model | Land Cruiser | Century |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 343 Nm | 251 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4849 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2664 mm |