1998 Buick Signia vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Signia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Signia would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (391 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1998 Buick Signia. (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Signia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 892 kg more than 1998 Buick Signia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Signia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Signia. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Signia.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Buick Signia | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Signia | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 391 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2890 mm |