2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1980 Buick Century

To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 628 kg more than 1980 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Century.

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