1986 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Estate | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
