1976 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 34 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 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Electra (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 903 kg more than 1976 Buick Electra.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Electra | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
