1979 Buick Century vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 770 kg more than 1979 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.

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