1986 Buick Electra vs. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1986 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1986 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Electra. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Electra | 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Electra | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2890 mm |
