1999 Buick Regal vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie III

To start off, 1999 Buick Regal is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Regal weights approximately 156 kg more than 1971 Land Rover Serie III.

Because 1971 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie III 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. 1999 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1971 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1971 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1999 Buick Regal 1971 Land Rover Serie III
Make Buick Land Rover
Model Regal Serie III
Year Released 1999 1971
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3789 cc 2286 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 197 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1560 kg 1404 kg
Vehicle Length 4990 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 2070 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2780 mm