1976 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 699 kg more than 1976 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Estate | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2891 mm |
