1954 Buick 70 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 93 kg more than 1954 Buick 70.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Buick 70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | 70 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2670 mm |
