1997 Buick Century vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1997 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1118 kg more than 1997 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Buick Century | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Century | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
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 | 1520 kg | 2638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1783 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2743 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 88 L |