2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 18 kg more than 2002 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 2002 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick Park Avenue | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Park Avenue | 109 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |