1976 Buick Estate vs. 1974 Land Rover Serie III
To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 484 kg more than 1974 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1974 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1974 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1974 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1974 Land Rover Serie III | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Estate | Serie III |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |
