1979 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (174 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1979 Buick Estate (318 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Estate | Freelander |
Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 174 HP |
Torque | 318 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |