1988 Buick Century vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP) has 385 more horse power than 1988 Buick Century. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Century.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Century. (220 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Century | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Century | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2800 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 510 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 624 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1364 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2662 mm | 2743 mm |