1982 Buick Electra vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1982 Buick Electra is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1982 Buick Electra.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 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, 1982 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 1982 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Electra | 109 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
