1990 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Electra | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Electra | Freelander |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2670 mm |