1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1058 kg more than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Buick Park Avenue | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Park Avenue | Freelander |
Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3191 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
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 Weight | 1650 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2670 mm |