1970 Buick Centurion vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 6 kg more than 1970 Buick Centurion.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick Centurion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Centurion | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Centurion | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2670 mm |
