1983 Buick Century vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP) has 226 more horse power than 1983 Buick Century. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Century.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Century. (224 Nm). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Century | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Century | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 311 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1374 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2664 mm | 2891 mm |
