1980 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 29 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 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 847 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 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Electra | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 556 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |