1977 Buick Estate vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1977 Buick Estate is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 180 kg more than 1959 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 1977 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Estate | 109 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |
