1979 Buick LeSabre vs. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 925 kg more than 1979 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick LeSabre | 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | LeSabre | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2890 mm |
