1986 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 19 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1986 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Electra.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Electra. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Electra | 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Electra | Discovery 3 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
