1979 Buick Century vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 34 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (508 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW 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 | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Century | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 508 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 | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1835 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2922 mm |
