1979 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1993 Buick Century
To start off, 1993 Buick Century is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Land Rover Serie III is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1979 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Land Rover Serie III 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. 1993 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1979 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1979 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Land Rover Serie III | 1993 Buick Century | |
| Make | Land Rover | Buick |
| Model | Serie III | Century |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2662 mm |
