1988 Buick Century vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 25 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 2,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP) has 245 more horse power than 1988 Buick Century. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Century.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Century. (220 Nm). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Century. 1988 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Buick Century | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Century | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2800 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 370 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 508 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1364 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2662 mm | 2745 mm |