1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover LR3. (216 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover LR3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover LR3. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Wildcat | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2890 mm |
