1971 Buick GS vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (305 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1971 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 485 kg more than 1971 Buick GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Buick GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick GS. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1971 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1971 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | GS | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2880 mm |
