1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1984 Buick Century
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (97 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1984 Buick Century. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Century.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1984 Buick Century (224 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (210 Nm). This means 1984 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. 1984 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1999 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 1999 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Freelander | 1984 Buick Century | |
| Make | Land Rover | Buick |
| Model | Freelander | Century |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2662 mm |
