1984 Buick Electra vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 130 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Electra | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |
