1981 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 630 kg more than 1981 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Estate | 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Estate | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 82.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2890 mm |