1978 Buick Century vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1978 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Century | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Century | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3213 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 625 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2745 mm |