2005 Buick Century vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1197 kg more than 2005 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (641 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Century | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Century | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 641 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 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 | 2717 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 105 L |
