2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1988 Buick Century
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 17 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1988 Buick Century. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Century.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Century. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Century. 1988 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender 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:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1988 Buick Century | |
| Make | Land Rover | Buick |
| Model | Defender | Century |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 2800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 125 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2662 mm |
