1974 Buick GS vs. 2000 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. (187 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 460 kg more than 1974 Buick GS.
Because 2000 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Buick GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1974 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick GS | 2000 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | GS | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
