1971 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1990 Buick Century
To start off, 1990 Buick Century is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 3,527 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie III is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie III 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. 1990 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1971 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1971 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Land Rover Serie III | 1990 Buick Century | |
Make | Land Rover | Buick |
Model | Serie III | Century |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3527 cc | 3300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2662 mm |