1998 Buick Signia vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 13 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Signia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Signia (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Signia should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 968 kg more than 1998 Buick Signia.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 1998 Buick Signia (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Signia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Defender. 1998 Buick Signia has automatic transmission and 2011 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Buick Signia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Signia | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Signia | Defender |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
