2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1988 Buick Century
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Century would be higher. At 2,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Century (125 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1988 Buick Century (220 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm). This means 1988 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. 1988 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2004 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2004 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Freelander | 1988 Buick Century | |
| Make | Land Rover | Buick |
| Model | Freelander | Century |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 125 HP |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| 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 |
