1980 Buick Estate vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 29 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Estate | LR2 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4931 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |