1976 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 725 kg more than 1976 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Electra. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Electra | 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Electra | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |