1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1985 Buick Century
To start off, 1985 Buick Century is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Century (85 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1985 Buick Century (224 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm). This means 1985 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. 1985 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1971 Land Rover Serie II has manual transmission. 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Land Rover Serie II | 1985 Buick Century | |
Make | Land Rover | Buick |
Model | Serie II | Century |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 158 Nm | 224 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2662 mm |