1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1988 Buick Century
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 8 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 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1988 Buick Century. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Century.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Century. (220 Nm). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Century. 1988 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1996 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1996 Land Rover Discovery 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.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1988 Buick Century | |
Make | Land Rover | Buick |
Model | Discovery | Century |
Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 2800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 220 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2662 mm |