2003 Buick Century vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Century (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1025 kg more than 2003 Buick Century.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover 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 Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Century | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Century | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3134 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 104 L |