1979 Buick Century vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 32 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 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Century | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 4367 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2891 mm |