1980 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (174 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Estate | Freelander |
Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4931 cc | 2489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 140 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 |