2003 Buick Century vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 655 kg more than 2003 Buick Century.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Century. 2003 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Buick Century 2008 Land Rover Discovery
Make Buick Land Rover
Model Century Discovery
Year Released 2003 2008
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3134 cc 3950 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 176 HP 0 HP
Torque 264 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 2175 kg
Vehicle Length 4950 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 16.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 93 L