1977 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 704 kg more than 1977 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Estate | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 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 | 1880 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 | 2878 mm |
