1983 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover (305 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 290 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover.
Because 2006 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick Electra | 2006 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Electra | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 104 L |