1983 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 29 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 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra.
Because 2012 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, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Electra | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4367 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2891 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 104 L |