1980 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 771 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Electra | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 86 L |
