1970 Buick Centurion vs. 2011 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 41 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, 2011 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1970 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Centurion.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR3 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, 2011 Land Rover LR3 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover LR3. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Centurion | 2011 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Centurion | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
