People in this generation prefer luxurious and lightweight cars compared to heavy cars. Years back, people used to drive heavy cars which were built with big engines and thick metals, but they consume more fuel. Most of the old cars in the 90s were built like tanks. The advantage of these old heavy cars is they offer extra protection and they last long. In this article, let us see some of the best old cars which were built like tanks.
Cars Like Tanks
Buick Roadmaster
Buick Roadmaster was manufactured by General Motors in 1936. It was first in production between 1936 to 1942. The Buick Roadmaster was again on sale in 1946. It was available till 1958 before getting launched again in 1991. The Buick Roadmaster vehicle launched in 1991 had 5.7L V8 engines. This American luxury car was popular in the 90s when the Estate Wagon models were unleashed. The eighth-generation Buick Roadmaster vehicles were a 4-door sedan and 5-door station wagon. The first generation cars had 2-door coupe and 2-door convertible body styles.

Mercedes-Benz 240 D
The Mercedes-Benz 240D was built with a W123 chassis. It weighed approximately 1500kgs with 72 horsepower . Mercedes-Benz 240 D was available in the market between 1975 to 1985 and it was a top-tier vehicle. The sedan car had a heavy steel body and 2.4L OM616 inline-4 Diesel engine. The vehicle’s durability was the main reason for its rapid rise. The maximum speed for the Mercedes-Benz 240 D car is 150km/h, but its endurance is what makes it special from other old heavy cars.

Saab 900
The Swedish vehicle manufactured by Saab Automobile was launched in 1978. It had both 2 side doors and 4 side doors. Saab 900 was a stylish and sporty vehicle with layouts including Front-engine and front-wheel-drive. The aircraft-like design made Saab 900 more popular. In 1994, Saab 900 NG was unveiled. The Saab turbo vehicles had 2.0 L Saab B201 turbo I4 and 2.3 L Saab B202 engines. Saab 900 was known for its advanced safety features and innovative designs.

Plymouth Valiant
Known as the budget-friendly tank vehicle, Plymouth Valiant was a classic American car produced by Chrysler Corporation. It was in sales between 1960 to 1976. Plymouth Valiant in the 1960s was made using 170 cu in (2.8 L) LG Slant-6 I6 and 225 cu in (3.7 L) RG Slant-6 I6 engines. It was another old robust car which had great endurance. Plymouth Valiant was a fuel-efficient vehicle available with 4-door sedan and 4-door 2-seat wagon. The popularity of Plymouth Valiant was massive and it inspired Plymouth Barracuda vehicles.

Toyota Land Cruiser
Since 1951, Toyota Land Cruiser has been making waves. It is one of the top-rated SUV vehicles. The land cruiser was designed with 4.5L V8 Diesel, 5.7L V8 Petrol, and twin-turbo V6 engines. Its ability to run through deserts and off-road makes it one of the best SUV vehicles. The Land Cruiser is a luxury vehicle with the cab chassis. The new-gen vehicles have premium features like 360-degree camera and 14-speaker sound system.

Chevrolet Suburban
The Chevrolet Suburban cars have been available since 1934 and the seventh generation cars of this brand were more popular. Chevrolet Suburban produced between 1970 and 1990 were known as the beast for its design and features. These cars were designed with front and rear-wheel drive engines. It has a body-on-frame chassis. The vehicle had 4.1L Inline-6 and 5.0L V8 engines. The 1970s Chevrolet Suburban models had 6 to 9 seats. Chevrolet Suburban inspired a generation of cars over the years. When cars like Monte Carlo and Ford Cortina ruled the market in 70s, Chevrolet Suburban vehicle was a surprise entry in the market.

Toyota 4Runner
The Toyota 4Runner was a Japanese SUV launched in 1984. It has been ruling the market since 1984 and the 6th generation vehicles have arrived. The first generation of Toyota 4Runner was a compact SUV with a heavy chassis that was designed to enhance durability. It had a 3-door body type. Engines were 2.4L Inline-4 and 3.0L V6. Toyota 4Runner was another vehicle that’s designed for driving in off-road, mountains, and deserts. The car does consume more fuel, but the endurance makes up for the same. Toyota 4Runner new-gen models are built using 2.4L turbocharged engines and have advanced technology equipment.

Ford Mustang
Ford Mustang’s first three generation vehicles were some of the best old heavy cars in the market and it had huge sales. It was launched in 1965. The original pony cars were produced between 1965 to 1973 which were built with 7.0L V8 engines. The third and fourth generation cars of Ford Mustang were lightweight and had advanced safety features. Ford Mustang was a hot-pick in the market for its V8 engines, steel body, long hood, and compact budget. The seventh-generation Ford Mustang vehicles were unleashed in 2024, and these cars have 2-door coupe and 2-door convertible.





































