Toyota Land Cruiser vs. Buick Roadmaster
When comparing the Toyota Land Cruiser's and the Buick Roadmaster's specifications and ratings, The Buick Roadmaster has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Land Cruiser's and the Buick Roadmaster's specifications and ratings, the Buick Roadmaster is a better car than the Toyota Land Cruiser.
Toyota Land Cruiser vs. Buick Roadmaster Pricing
A used 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser ranges from $12,995 to $33,671 while a used 1996 Buick Roadmaster is priced between $9,488 to $16,438.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Toyota Land Cruiser’s base engine makes 212 horsepower, and the Buick Roadmaster base engine makes 260 horsepower. The Land Cruiser is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 350 miles. The Roadmaster is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 552 miles. This gives the Buick Roadmaster the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Land Cruiser. Both models use gasoline.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
12995 - 33671
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.348679
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
9488 - 16438
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Toyota Land Cruiser Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.17156 / 10
Reliability:
9.843119 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Buick Roadmaster Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Land Cruiser Rankings
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53 out of / 56Buick Roadmaster Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Toyota Land Cruiser Trim Levels
Base
Buick Roadmaster Trim Levels
Base, Limited, Estate
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
212 hp
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
Not yet available
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
260 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
330 foot-lbs @ 2400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 14 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
300 / 350 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 24 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
345 / 552 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.3 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
Not yet available
Width:
76 inches
Height:
73.2 inches
Length:
189.8 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4211 lbs
Width:
78.1 inches
Height:
55.9 inches
Length:
215.8 inches
Wheelbase:
115.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available